The Fifth Scurrilous Mystery
Again and again, Jesus is accused of performing his miracles through demonic agencies. It is never explained why the devil would want to give sight to the blind or make the cripple able to walk. The Pharisees commit blasphemy against the Holy Spirit by charging that Jesus drove out demons by the power of the prince of demons. It makes no sense. Jesus takes the opportunity to explain why it is important to be in unity with him. Our Lord would also give us a genuine warming about how the devil loves a vacuum. It is not enough to be cleansed or liberated. The space within us must be filled with God’s presence and grace. If God fills us then there is no corner where the devil can hide. The Pharisees would insist they are clean; however, their lack of charity and refusal to see the goodness in Christ and his works would demonstrate that the demonic had invaded their house. If demons are genuinely exorcised, no matter if it is by Jesus or other Jewish exorcists, the real agency is always Almighty God. There are false prophets, even today, who condemn Marian piety and the sacraments as the devil’s work. The devil always exploits spiritual blindness, hypocrisy and malice. These three vices parallel their antidote: genuine truth, sincere fidelity and charity.
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