Question: This behavior of people – they’re under the influence of the devil. But the devil does not have to be in them?

Mirjana Dragicevic: No, no. The devil is not in them, but they’re under the influence of the devil, although he enters into some of them. To prevent this, at least to some extent, the Madonna said we need communal prayer, family prayer. She stressed the need for family prayer most of all. Also, every family should have at least one sacred object in the house, and houses should be blessed regularly.

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Sacramentals are objects or actions that have been blessed by a priest or bishop and are used to sanctify people, places, and objects. They are a reminder of God’s presence and protection, and they can be used to ask for His help in times of need.

Here are 5 ways sacramentals can protect your home:

1. Blessing of the home: A priest or bishop can bless your home, which will invoke God’s protection over it. This blessing can be renewed periodically, especially if you have experienced any problems in your home.
2. Holy water: Holy water is water that has been blessed by a priest or bishop. It can be sprinkled around your home to protect it from evil. You can also add holy water to your drinking water or use it to wash your hands.
3. Rosary: The rosary is a string of beads that is used to pray the Rosary, a series of prayers that are dedicated to the Virgin Mary. The rosary can be placed in your home as a reminder of God’s protection and as a way to pray for His help.
4. Crucifix: A crucifix is a cross that has a figure of Jesus Christ on it. It is a reminder of Jesus’ sacrifice on the cross for our sins, and it can be placed in your home as a symbol of God’s protection.
5. Anointed oil: Anointed oil is oil that has been blessed by a priest or bishop. It can be used to anoint objects in your home, such as doors and windows, to protect them from evil.

It is important to remember that sacramentals are not magical objects. They are simply tools that we can use to ask for God’s help in protecting our homes. If we use them with faith and devotion, they can be a powerful source of grace and protection.