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Jealousy as a cause for a curse?	John	Monday, November 17, 2008
Question: Dear Brother, I have been praying the Prayer To Break Spells and Curses, as well as the Hedge Prayers for myself and my wife, for some time now on a mostly daily basis. The reason is that I'm convinced, and my wife is too, that we have been under a curse for the better part of about 7 years. The 2 areas we suffered most in were in the areas of finances and employment, and health. In my search to determine where the curse could've come from, I deducted from when it started that my own brother-in-law--God rest his soul (he died 6 years ago from cancer that he suffered with for over 5 years that started in his mouth and tongue area)--probably was the source of the curse. He (along with my sister) always seemed jealous of me, and once he learned that my really good job, that I had worked so hard to get a promotion for, was in danger of a layoff 7 years ago, he stated to me in front of some family at a wedding that: "The world doesn't owe you a job!". I indignantly said I never stated such a thing (which I hadn't); however, my mother revealed to me how totally distraught he had been over his own layoff several years prior and seemed to exhibit then the same attitude he had ascribed to me. Ever since then, anything and everything to do with employment for myself and my wife has only led to decisions where we lost vast amounts of money senselessly and were both kept from truly gainful employment, my wife losing her job a couple times, my inability to make good decisions that led to being employment-scammed terribly (twice), and a whole host of other things, but not enough room on here to go into, even though I'd like to. I've also been treated for almost 2 years for panic attacks, and we are in tremendous debt from everything. I have forgiven him. But, my question is, could this have been the likely cause of the curse--jealousy of a family member (and his words), and what remedy can we expect to finally free us, and how long until then? Thank you!!
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM Dear John: Jealousy is a powerful motivator of revenge. Placing curses or spells upon someone out of jealousy is common and perhaps one of the top reasons for spells and curses. Retribution and direct revenge in response to a perceived wrong against a person is probably number one. Jealousy may be number two and is related. It is all revenge magick. So the answer to your question is "yes", it is possible that jealousy is a motivator for casting a curse or spell. As to what to do about it: continue doing what you are doing in prayer. I would also advise going through the Seven Steps of Self-Deliverance located on the HELP page linked below. As for how long this might go on, only God knows. There are at least three reasons why deliverance is not immediate: 1) It is human nature to take for granted anything we get too easily. If we have to work for something we are more likely to appreciate it. Thus, a deliverance may be delayed so that we will truly appreciate it when it happens. 2) Are there are "hooks" in one's life that demons can use as an excuse to hang on to a person's life? Obviously unconfessed sin is a hook, but even past sins that have been forgiven in the Sacrament can provide a hook. In this case, it is not the sin itself, since it is forgiven, but the consequences of the sin. Thus, examine your life carefully and list all non-Christian activity going all the way back to childhood. Unforgiveness is a major hook. You need to forgive everyone who has hurt you in any way, including your brother-in-law. Renounce each of these activities and take back the ground that the devil stole from you as a result. Live the devout Catholic life. 3) There may be lessons that God wants us to learn before being delivered. What those lessons might be only God knows. Perhaps we need to learn total dependence upon Him, or abandonment to His will, or patience, or whatever. There can be many other reasons that only God knows but these three are the most common. Live the good and devout Catholic life of frequent confession, at least weekly Mass on Sunday, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at least one hour per week, daily prayers and devotions, performing good works, and all the things that a devout Catholic would do. Offer your suffering up to God and our Blessed Mother. Persevere in the Faith. Have patience. Keep the Faith. Remember that while God does not promise all things will be positive, He does promise that all things will work together for good. He also promises that nothing will come into your life that you cannot handle. God does not lie so we know these things are true. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary P.S. also examine how some of the negative things happening to you that may be a result of natural causes such as yhour own free-will decisions, decisions made by others, behavioral patterns you have, and just normal life stuff that could explain your experiences apart from any spiritual causes. Be careful not to presume everything has a spiritual cause. For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Jealousy as a cause for a curse?

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Monday, November 17, 2008

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Dear Brother,

I have been praying the Prayer To Break Spells and Curses, as well as the Hedge Prayers for myself and my wife, for some time now on a mostly daily basis. The reason is that I'm convinced, and my wife is too, that we have been under a curse for the better part of about 7 years.

The 2 areas we suffered most in were in the areas of finances and employment, and health. In my search to determine where the curse could've come from, I deducted from when it started that my own brother-in-law--God rest his soul (he died 6 years ago from cancer that he suffered with for over 5 years that started in his mouth and tongue area)--probably was the source of the curse. He (along with my sister) always seemed jealous of me, and once he learned that my really good job, that I had worked so hard to get a promotion for, was in danger of a layoff 7 years ago, he stated to me in front of some family at a wedding that: "The world doesn't owe you a job!". I indignantly said I never stated such a thing (which I hadn't); however, my mother revealed to me how totally distraught he had been over his own layoff several years prior and seemed to exhibit then the same attitude he had ascribed to me.

Ever since then, anything and everything to do with employment for myself and my wife has only led to decisions where we lost vast amounts of money senselessly and were both kept from truly gainful employment, my wife losing her job a couple times, my inability to make good decisions that led to being employment-scammed terribly (twice), and a whole host of other things, but not enough room on here to go into, even though I'd like to. I've also been treated for almost 2 years for panic attacks, and we are in tremendous debt from everything.

I have forgiven him. But, my question is, could this have been the likely cause of the curse--jealousy of a family member (and his words), and what remedy can we expect to finally free us, and how long until then? Thank you!!

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OLSM

Dear John:

Jealousy is a powerful motivator of revenge. Placing curses or spells upon someone out of jealousy is common and perhaps one of the top reasons for spells and curses. Retribution and direct revenge in response to a perceived wrong against a person is probably number one. Jealousy may be number two and is related. It is all revenge magick.

So the answer to your question is "yes", it is possible that jealousy is a motivator for casting a curse or spell.

As to what to do about it: continue doing what you are doing in prayer. I would also advise going through the Seven Steps of Self-Deliverance located on the HELP page linked below.

As for how long this might go on, only God knows. There are at least three reasons why deliverance is not immediate:

1) It is human nature to take for granted anything we get too easily. If we have to work for something we are more likely to appreciate it. Thus, a deliverance may be delayed so that we will truly appreciate it when it happens.

2) Are there are "hooks" in one's life that demons can use as an excuse to hang on to a person's life? Obviously unconfessed sin is a hook, but even past sins that have been forgiven in the Sacrament can provide a hook. In this case, it is not the sin itself, since it is forgiven, but the consequences of the sin. Thus, examine your life carefully and list all non-Christian activity going all the way back to childhood. Unforgiveness is a major hook. You need to forgive everyone who has hurt you in any way, including your brother-in-law. Renounce each of these activities and take back the ground that the devil stole from you as a result. Live the devout Catholic life.

3) There may be lessons that God wants us to learn before being delivered. What those lessons might be only God knows. Perhaps we need to learn total dependence upon Him, or abandonment to His will, or patience, or whatever.

There can be many other reasons that only God knows but these three are the most common.

Live the good and devout Catholic life of frequent confession, at least weekly Mass on Sunday, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at least one hour per week, daily prayers and devotions, performing good works, and all the things that a devout Catholic would do.

Offer your suffering up to God and our Blessed Mother. Persevere in the Faith. Have patience. Keep the Faith.

Remember that while God does not promise all things will be positive, He does promise that all things will work together for good. He also promises that nothing will come into your life that you cannot handle. God does not lie so we know these things are true.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

P.S. also examine how some of the negative things happening to you that may be a result of natural causes such as yhour own free-will decisions, decisions made by others, behavioral patterns you have, and just normal life stuff that could explain your experiences apart from any spiritual causes. Be careful not to presume everything has a spiritual cause.

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.