The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mysticism (Vol. 2): Psychic Influences & Spiritual Protection

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by  Dr. Jerry Alan Johnson

The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mysticism (Vol. 2)
The Hidden Teachings of
Christian Mysticism (Vol. 2):
Psychic Influences & Spiritual Protection
Written by
Professor Jerry Alan Johnson, Ph.D., D.T.C.M.
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First published in July 2017 by:
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The information presented within this workbook is based on the author’s knowledge and personal experience. It is pre-
sented for educational purposes only, and to assist the reader in expanding his or her knowledge of spiritual transformation.
The techniques and practices are to be used at the reader’s own discretion and liability. Both the author and the publisher
are not responsible in any manner whatsoever for any physical, mental, or emotional injury that may occur as a result of
reading and/or following the instructions presented in this book.
Any person attempting to follow such an arduous road of self-discovery and spiritual transformation is highly encour-
aged to first come under the personal guidance and direction of a qualified master, who actually embodies such spiritual
teachings. One who is abundant in the radiant joy, great gratitude, and unconditional love of a true man or woman of God.
Because many of the prayers and meditations offered within this workbook can be “mind altering,” the reader understands
that during and after performing any of these practices they are not to be driving a car, or using any machinery, power tools,
etc. Please note that this workbook is written for educational purposes only, and is not offered as a source for the healing
of any type of illness. Therefore if a person is sick, he or she must see a proper medical professional qualified to treat their
specific condition. Additionally, if the reader has had any type of psychological or psychiatric illness, they are advised to
not perform any of these meditation practices without first checking with their mental health practitioner or psychiatrist.
Some of the exercises and meditations that will be presented in this workbook will require special herbal formulas, as
well as the regulation of an individual’s diet (e.g., fasting) and/or a change in one’s living environment (removing one’s self
from others in order to experience a time of sacred solidarity). It is therefore important to note that these herbal prescrip-
tions will vary in their energetic and physical influences according to each individual’s unique constitution, condition, and
specific goal. Because of this, any working with herbs must be overseen by a doctor or herbalist who is specifically qualified
to prescribe medicinal herbs and is familiar with the intended goal of the special prescription.
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The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mysticism (Vol. 2)
Preface
This second book The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mys- With this in mind, the purpose of writing this second
ticism (Vol. 2): Psychic Influences and Spiritual Protection is book is twofold. First, to offer the Christian reader a guiding
specifically written to continue on from where my last book, light into the true workings of the spirit realm; and second,
The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mysticism (Vol. 1): Spiritual to instruct them with practical applications that will help
Transformation and Divine Healing ended, and proceed deeper them as Christians to effectively overcome malevolent forces.
into the esoteric study of Christian Mysticism. I mention this In my 47 plus years as a born-again Christian, I have
here because when reading through this second workbook, I studied many different systems of exorcism. According to
will sometimes direct your attention back to different chapters my extensive research on the subject, this spiritual banishing
previously written in the first book, and refer to that text as practice is still effectively performed in every country around
Hidden Teachings Vol. 1. the world. In fact, the rites of exorcism used to remove evil
I have presented this information so that other Christians spirits are still observed in almost all Jewish, Christian, Is-
may finally receive these much-needed teachings, and to also lamic, Daoist, Buddhist, and Hindu traditions, as well as in
bring about personal closure to certain unanswered questions almost all Shamanic and Wiccan pagan religions.
they have about their faith and the spirit realm. The goal being Although I have taken the time to write and explain many
to obtain these answers without the fear of receiving harsh of the spiritual teachings that I have learned and practiced
judgments, or of being “condemned to hell” for uncovering throughout my life, it is important that the reader always
certain uncomfortable truths. study and test any new training technique before adopting
Many times when discussing the topic of interacting with it into his or her personal spiritual practice. This is essential
the spirit realm and addressing the subject of divine protec- in order to see if this sacred knowledge and teaching will be
tion, I often find a person’s intellectual concept of what God of benefit to you as a child of light (2 Timothy 2:15).
will or will not do concerning the creator’s “divine protection In other words, simply try it and see if it will be effective in
policy” interesting. Most often their belief is nothing more enhancing your spiritual light as a child of God (1 Corinthians
than a mental projection of that person’s own fears, wants, 10:23). Then, after great observation and analysis, when you
and desires being placed onto an indescribable radiant force. find that some special knowledge or sacred teachings writ-
What is even more problematic when addressing this ten within this book agrees with your heart and mind, and
issue, is that often certain supernatural experiences, especially illuminates your innermost spirit, then accept it, train it, and
those bordering on the terrifying, are quickly ignored within embody its teachings for the benefit of yourself and others.
the church. In fact, many times certain topics such as unex- The information that I will be sharing with you can be
pected encounters with ghosts or spirits are quickly avoided, life transforming, especially if you take the time to actually
even among the various church elders who are responsible do the training and apply it in your life as a Christian.
for spiritually overseeing and protecting the flock. Once this sacred knowledge has been fully embodied, a
Both the Old Testament and the New Testament speak profound spiritual transformation is often experienced. This
of different people encountering various ghosts and spirits new shift in spiritual consciousness can be extremely effective
of the demonic realm. Although such encounters with ghosts in illuminating the heart and mind, and spiritually elevating
are considered to be quite common, interactions with the an individual’s personal walk as a child of God.
demonic realm tend to be rare. However, from time-to-time Because I sincerely desire for each person to grow and
such malevolent encounters nevertheless do occur within the excel in all that they do for the glory of God, I will be extremely
“realm of man.” and sometimes painfully honest with you about what I have
In the Holy Bible, there are no formal teachings offered to uncovered in my research. If you can stay with me until the
assist a person in what they should or should not do if they end of the workbook with an open mind, I promise you that
ever encountered such malevolent forces, or if a Christian sud- this journey truly will be worth it.
denly finds themselves suffering as a victim of a intentionally So now, without any reservation, let us boldly go forth
projected psychic attack. Because of this, many Christians are and continue in our quest to uncover a deeper understand-
oftentimes left helpless in these situations, and most do not ing of our Christian faith, and consciously unravel the hid-
know how to handle themselves if or when they or a loved den mysteries associated with Jesus of Nazareth’s spiritual
one should ever encounter such evil forces. teachings...
Your brother in Christ,
Professor Jerry Alan Johnson January 20, 2017
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Table of Contents Hex Protection Sachet 65
Crossing For Protection Against Psychic Attacks 66
Preface 3
The Christian Kabbalah Crossing Ritual 68
Introduction 6
Cleansing the Room 70
Chapter 1. Metaphysical Manifestations 7
Christians Who Have Raised People From the Dead 7 Chapter 8. Ghosts (Disembodied Souls) 72
Teaching About Ghosts In The Old Testament 72
Christians Who Have Walked on Water 8
Teaching About Ghosts In The New Testament 72
Saints of Other Religions Who Have Walked on Water 8
Understanding Earthbound Ghosts 73
Christians Who Have Performed Teleportation 8
How They Became Earthbound Ghosts 73
Levitation Recorded In The Bible 9
The Three Main Powers Of Earthbound Ghost 74
Christians Who Have Performed Levitation 10
How A Ghost Physically Materializes 74
What Does Levitation Feel Like? 11
Interacting with Earthbound Ghosts 75
Two Methods of Levitation 11
Interacting with “Uncommon” Ghosts 75
Saints of Other Religions Who Have Levitated 12
Christians Who Have Performed Bilocation 13
An Explanation of Bilocation 13 Understanding A “Crossover” 75
Helping a Disembodied Soul Crossover 76
Saints of Other Religions Who Have Bilocated 14
The Crossover Ritual 77
What Do These Different Manifestations Mean? 14
Examples Of The Crossover Ritual 78
Dealing With A Ghost Possession 79
Chapter 2. The Three Realms of Creation 15
Removing A Ghost From A Victim’s Body 79
The Three Categories of Sentient Beings 16
Understanding The Spirit Realms Of Heaven 17
Understanding The Different Realms Of Earth 18 Training to Perceive the Spirit Realm 81
Eight-Direction Perception 81
Understanding The Realms of the Underworld 18
The Eight-Direction Perception Meditation 81
Interacting with the Spirit Realm 18
The Spiritual Law Of Cause and Effect 20
Chapter 9. Encountering Seductive Spirits 85
Lilith – The First Succubus 85
Chapter 3. The Powerful Effects Of Psychic Influence 22
Adam and Lilith - Same Clay and Breath of God 86
Understanding Psychic Attacks 22
Lilith Attacking Newborn Children 87
Principles of Psychic Interference 22
Protection Amulets Used Against Lilith 87
Three Stages Used To Attack The Victim’s Spirit 24
Lilith and Ancient Gnostic Teachings 89
The Three Areas Of Psychic Attack 26
Encounters With A Succubus or Incubus 89
Reasons Why A Malevolent Spirit Will Interact With Someone 27
Two Ways A Succubus Can Make Sexual Contact 90
The Spirit’s Energetic Method of Approach 90
Chapter 4. Recognizing a Psychic Attack 38
Anti-Incubus/Succubus Incense 91
Conscious and Unconscious Psychic Attacks 38
Children and Psychic Attacks 39
Three Symptoms of Attacks on Children 40 Chapter 10. Hauntings 92
The External Manifestations of “Psychokinesis” 92
Protecting Children From Psychic Attacks 40
Picking Up Energetic “Hitchhikers” 93
How to Imprint a Jet Stone for Protection 41
Types of Hauntings 93
Haunted Houses and Evil Land Energy 96
Chapter 5. Understanding Thought-Forms 43
Haunted Churches and Altar Spaces 97
Thoughts Created Through Unbridled Imagination 43
Reconstructing The Sacred Altar Space 97
Spirit Larva and Energetic Parasites 44
Haunted Items and Sudden Hauntings 98
Thoughts Created Through Willful Intention 44
The Magic Ring 98
The Multiple Energetic Patterns Of A Thought 45
Encountering An Evil Spirit In Venice 98
The Three Different Categories Of A Thought 45
The Different Effects Of Thought-Forms 47
Thought-Forms Creating Disease or Healing 47 Chapter 11. Elementals (Shedim) 99
Sapient (Wise) Life Forms 99
The Characteristics of an Elemental 100
Thought-Form Entities 48
Interacting With An Elemental 101
Spirit Snakes and Spirit Spiders 48
Elementals And Demons Attacking The Clergy 102
Removing Spirit Snakes & Spirit Spiders 49
The Divine Net Purging & Cleansing Application 49
Group Thought-Forms (Egregores) 51 Chapter 12. Who Were The “Sons of God” ? 103
#1. The Descendants of Seth 103
The Energetic Function Of An Egregore 51
#2. The Tribal Rulers and God-Kings 103
Egregores Overshadowing People 52
#3. The Watchers, who were Fallen Angels or Elementals 104
Thought-Form Deities (Gods & Devils) 53
The Nephilim (Giants) of the Old Testament 106
Putting It All Together 56
Christian Thought-Form Deities 59
Chapter 13. Demons (Deities and Spirits) 107
The Evolution of Demons – From Deities to Devils 107
Chapter 6. Psychic Vampires In Church 61
The Ancient Lamassu Guardian Storm-Demons 108
Spirit Entities and Psychic Vampirism 62
The Ancient Mesopotamian Demon Pazuzu 108
Defending Against A Psychic Vampire 62
The Ancient Mesopotamian Demon Lamashtu 109
Countering the Evil Effects of Lamashtu 109
Chapter 7. Protection Against Psychic Attacks 63
Removing The Energetic Markers Used In A Psychic Attack 63
Hex-Breaking Incense 64 Who Are The Fallen Angels? 110
The 1st Angelic Order – Heavenly Counselors 110
Hex Protection Incense 64
The 2nd Angelic Order – Heavenly Governors 110
Hex Protection Bath (Before Being Attacked) 64
The 3rd Angelic Order – Heavenly Messengers 110
Hex Removing Bath (After Being Attacked) 65
The Spirits Of The Demonic Realm 111
Hex Protection Bath (After Being Attacked) 65
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Encountering Spirit Possessed Individuals 111 Chapter 19. The Light Of God And The Treasury of Light 163
Six Stages of Demonic Assault 112
Different Types of Possession 118 Chapter 20. Understanding Exorcism 167
Different Types of Exorcism 167
Chapter 14. Encounters With Demon Possessed People 119 The Prerequisites For Being An Exorcist 168
Encountering a Crazy Man In Portland 119 Things An Exorcist Needs In Order To Function 168
Encountering A Demon Possessed Patient 120 Interviewing the Family of the Possessed Host 170
Where Did They All Come From? 121
Chapter 21. Preparing For An Exorcism 171
Chapter 15. Studying Angelology 122 The Exorcist’s Assistants 172
The Celestial Hierarchy 122 The Exorcism Space (Preparing The Sacred Sanctuary) 172
The Teachings of Pseudo-Dionysius Angelology 124
The First Angelic Order - Heavenly Counselors 124 #1. Meet On the Morning of the Exorcism 172
The Second Angelic Order - Heavenly Governors 126 Prayer Before Performing a Major Exorcism 172
The Third Angelic Order - Heavenly Messengers 127 (A). Activating the Holy Water 173
The Guardian Angels of the Seven Planets 130 Prayer To Activate the Holy Water 173
(B). Activating the Exorcism Salt 173
Chapter 16. The Celestial Guardians 133 Prayer to Activate the Exorcism Salt 173
The Need For Angelic Assistance 133 (C). Making The Binding Demon Ash-Paste 174
Angelic Wings of Light 134 Prayer to Activate Binding Demon Paste 174
Guardian Angels and the Tree Of Life 135
#2. Arriving At The Possessed Person’s Home: 175
The Archangel Michael (Ma-Ha-El) 136 (A). Establishing the Sacred Sanctuary Room 175
Old Testament Reference 136 (B). Restraining The Possessed Host 178
New Testament Reference 136
Church History 136 Chapter 22. Performing An Exorcism 179
Michael’s Arch-Nemesis 136 #1: What Type Of Spirit Entity Is Involved 179
Archangel Michael’s Four Main Roles 137 Spirit Detection 179
Michael’s Divine Armor 137 Testing For Demonic Possession 180
Saint Michael’s Star Of Divine Protection 137 Religious Provocation 181
Who Opened The Door And Allowed It Passage? 182
The Archangel Gabriel (Kha-Vir-El) 138 Understanding Demonic Replication 182
Old Testament Reference 138
New Testament Reference 138 #2: The Activity of The Spirit Entity 183
Islamic Reference 138 The Aggressive Type of Activity 183
Archangel Gabriel’s Four Main Roles 139 The Withdrawn Type of Passive Activity 184
Gabriel’s Divine Armor 139
Saint Gabriel’s Star Of Divine Guidance 139 #3: Performing The Formal Interrogation 184
Contacting The Possessing Spirit Entity 184
The Archangel Raphael (Ra-Fa-El) 140 The Summoning Stage 184
The Ancient Book of Tobit Reference 140 The Interrogating and Investigating Stage 185
The Ancient Book of Enoch Reference 140 The Interrogation and Investigation Questions 186
New Testament Reference 140 The Accusation And Reproach Stage 187
Raphael’s Divine Armor 140 Exorcising the Demonic Spirit 190
Archangel Raphael’s Four Main Roles 141
Saint Raphael’s Star Of Divine Healing 141 #4: Removing The Demonic Spirit 191
Binding and Removing A Spirit Entity 191
The Archangel Uriel (U-Ra-El) 142
The Ancient Book of Esdras Reference 142 #5: Knowing If The Evil Spirit Is Gone 192
The Ancient Book of Enoch Reference 142 Obtaining Proof of Departure 192
During The Time Of The Old Testament 143 Treating and Rebuilding The Recovering Victim 193
Archangel Uriel’s Four Main Roles 143 The Final Closure For The Recovering Victim 194
Uriel’s Divine Armor 143
Saint Uriel’s Star Of Divine Peace 143 #6: Additional Precautions Needed 195
Meditation To Contact Your Guardian Angel 144 Imprinting An Amulet With Divine Light 197
Advice For The Recovering Victim 198
Chapter 17. Who or What Is Satan? 145 The Difference Between Your Soul and Spirit 200
The Misinterpretation of the Word “Lucifer” 145
Understanding Good versus Evil Spirits 145 Chapter 23. After An Exorcism 201
The Changing Face and Features of Satan 147 Things To Do Before Returning Home 201
Fallen Angels And The Demonic Realm 148 Things To Do After Returning Home 201
God Is Still In Control 149 The Banishing Evil Talisman #1 202
A Dynamic Shift In Power 149 The Banishing Evil Talisman #2 204
Finding Energetic Food In Order To Exist 150 Becoming Invisible To The Spirit World 205
Understanding the Value of the Soul 150 Using Banishing Herbs Incense 206
Black Tourmaline Purification Spray 209
Chapter 18. The History of Magical Books 152
The Catholic Church And Their Collection Of Grimoires 154 Chapter 24. An Honest Overview Of Exorcisms Rituals 210
The Ancient Grimoires Of The Coptic Christian Church 155 The Spiritual Power of Moral Ethics 212
The Baptism of Water Ritual 155 Spiritual Power and Divine Light 213
The Baptism of Fire Ritual 158 Conclusion 214
The Baptism of the Holy Spirit Ritual 161 Glossary of Terms 215
About the Author 229
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Introduction
Because everything in the universe produces energy and
To some people, the contents of this workbook may seem forms an intricate part of the cosmos, all planetary structures
strange and unusually bizarre. In fact it is not possible, in only are consider to be living things. In fact, in the ancient esoteric
a few paragraphs, to prepare the reader for what is contained teachings of the Eastern Orthodox Christian traditions, the
in the following pages of this book. Yet this does not take universe is considered to be a living being. In his treatise
away from the fact that all of the information presented in titled On the First Principles, the early Christian scholar and
this textbook is true. theologian Origen of Alexandria compares the universe to
The documented knowledge and wisdom that you an immense organism, the soul of which is God Almighty.
currently have in your hands goes far beyond the study of This unique metaphysical concept is still maintained in all
simple fable and poltergeist activity. Instead, it enters into the Christian esoteric traditions. In fact, our study of Christian
deepest discoveries of divine law, which are said to rule over mysticism, spiritual alchemy, and all forms of psychic influ-
and govern the different spiritual realms. ence originates from this ancient understanding.
That being said, the mystical teachings and principles that So that the reader may better understand this concept, I
are contained within this workbook are specifically tailored have included the following teaching surrounding the cre-
for those individuals who seek after deeper truths that have ation of life. This ancient teaching is represented by the image
somehow eluded their current spiritual practice. of a circle, divided into twelve concentric rings.
Some of these ancient teachings are believed to have orig- 1. The Breath of God: The center of the circle contains the
inated from a time when God first manifested the different light of God, the radiant energy of the Divine Monad in
realms of the heavens, the earth, and all created life. man, which exists as our life-sustaining power. According
It is believed that throughout the numerous generations of to ancient Coptic Gnostic Christian teachings, Jesus of
human existence this sacred knowledge was often only passed Nazareth taught that this radiant energy is the original
down from a master to his senior disciples. So important were “soul of his eternal soul” (see Chapter 18, pages 154).
these ancient teachings, that certain information and their ap- 2. Our Eternal Soul: The next ring surrounding the center
plications were often accepted and included in many religious Breath of God represents the spiritual light and radiant
sects. Several of these ancient schools of theology were often as- power of our Eternal Soul.
sociated with different branches of esoteric Christian mysticism. 3. Our Three Bodies: The third ring represents the life-force
The problem with trying to obtain an understanding of energies of our Three Bodies (physical, energy, and spirit
any of the following mystical teachings, at least for the general body; see Hidden Teachings Vol. 1, Chapter 36, pages 228-230).
public or any church congregation member, is that in order to 4. The Room: The fourth ring represents the environmental
have access to this special information you had to first qualify energy of the room where you are currently standing.
to receive this training. Because of this strict guideline, having 5. The House: The fifth ring represents the building that
access to this sacred knowledge was extremely limited – and contains the room where you are currently standing.
was only made available on a need to know basis. 6. The City: The sixth ring represents the city that contains
Although this esoteric spiritual knowledge is both pro- the building where you are currently standing.
found and revealing, even today it is still jealously guarded in 7. The Country: The seventh ring represents the country
several of the larger Christian church organizations. The Bible that contains the city what you are currently standing.
is actually full of various mystical applications and supernat- 8. The Planet: The eighth ring represents the planet that
ural manifestations, often performed by the priests and other contains the country where you are currently standing.
men of God. For example, both the Old Testament and the 9. The Solar System: The ninth ring represents the solar system
New Testament speak of different men of God “casting lots,” that contains the planet when you are currently standing.
which is a form of cleromancy divination (a form of divination 10. The Galaxy: The tenth ring represents the galaxy that con-
involving the throwing of small objects, like colored pebbles). tains the solar system where you are currently standing.
In fact, the casting of lots occurs relatively frequently in the 11. All Worlds (Like and Unlike). The eleventh ring represents
Bible as a means of determining God’s will (Leviticus 16:8, all of the various realms and dimensions of creation that
Numbers 26:55, Joshua 18:6, Joshua 18:8, Nehemiah 10:34, contain the galaxy what you are currently standing.
Nehemiah 11:1, Book of Proverbs 16:33, and Acts 1:23-26). 12. God Almighty: the twelfth ring represents God the Creator
Although this practice of using omens to foretell the future encompassing “all”–all worlds, galaxies, solar systems,
is still used today in several Christian organizations (e.g., the planets, countries, cities, houses, rooms, bodies, and souls.
Eastern Orthodox Church, the Coptic Orthodox Church, and The double conception of the radiant energy of God being
many Amish communities) there is no mention in the Bible as both the “soul of our soul” (1), as well as the energetic
to how to do this practice, or even why this ancient divination power that embraces the universe (12), is characteristic of
practice was acceptable to God or the body of Christ. all Christian metaphysical teachings (Acts 17:24-28)
Yet by looking deeper into this ancient divination practice,
we begin to understand why it was important for a Christian The relationship that we have with God, our eternal soul,
mystic to explore man’s relationship with the different realms and all life force energy existing in the universe, exists both
of the heavens, the earth, and humanity. In this esoteric study, within as well as outside of us. Thus within the universe, man
man is envisioned as existing in the center of all assembled life resembles a small microcosm of the larger macrocosm. This is
on Earth and the cosmos, while simultaneously existing inside the basis of the metaphysical teachings surrounding man and
the manifested radiance of God the Creator, who maintains his existence; and is why such actions as casting lots is still
his eternal souls illuminating spiritual light. recognized as a valid practice in Christian mystical traditions.
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Chapter 1. Metaphysical Manifestations
Anytime a person focuses on spiritually transforming
their life and developing a closer walk with God, they will
inevitably awaken the supernatural gifts innate within their
eternal soul. This awakening process often gives birth to latent
psychic powers that are later used to inspire and assist others
in their personal walks with the Divine. Sometimes known as
“spontaneous magic,” these special abilities will often enter
into a person’s life so that they might remember to Trust in
the Lord with all your heart, and rely not on your own wisdom.
In all your ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct your paths
(Proverbs 3:5-6). These unique abilities are also used to free
a person’s spirit, so that they learn to release their ego-based
attachments surrounding what they believe “God will or will
not do” concerning his children.
The following are examples of certain supernatural mani-
festations that have been documented by the Christian church
since its original formation. Because these various men and
women of God received no formal training in how to perform
such actions, the reader should be aware that these abilities
are natural manifestations that can often occur when a person
has dedicated their body, mind, and soul to living a righteous
Figure 1.1. There are over 400 documented cases of
life with the Creator, and their spirit is continuously focused miraculous resurrections that were performed by different
on being in the radiant presence of God, who’s divine will Christian saints who have raised people from the dead.
exists at the center of all their decisions.
These supernatural abilities are not isolated incidents, Included below are but a few examples of what these
neither are they only observed manifesting within the per- Christian men and women of God have accomplished. As
sonal lives of the holy men and women of the Christian faith. commissioned by Jesus of Nazareth in Matthew 10:8, Heal the
Instead, all of these miraculous phenomenon are also well sick, raise the dead, cure those with leprosy, and cast out demons.
documented in other religions such as the Buddhist, Daoist, Give as freely as you have received.
Hindu, Islamic, and Jewish traditions. Christians Who Have Raised People From the Dead
Many young Christians today wonder how this is even In his excellent book Saints Who Raised The Dead, Father
possible. Yet the answer is quite simple. No religion, race, Alfred J. Hebert S.M., documents over 400 true stories of
or nation has sole proprietorship over the healing light and resurrection miracles in the lives of different Christian Saints
transforming powers of God Almighty. (Figure 1.1). Some of these Saints include: St. Francis of Paola,
In understanding this spiritual truth, we often rejoice Venerable John Baptist Tholomei, St. Bernardine of Siena, St.
when we see and hear of God’s great compassion being John Capistrano, St. Francis of Paola, St. Joseph of Cupertino,
poured out onto people of other faiths. As the Apostle Simon St. Peter of Alcantara, St. Dominic, St. Ignatius Loyola, St.
Peter stated in Acts 10:34-35, Truly I perceive that God doesn’t Philip Neri, St. Paul of the Cross, St. John Bosco, Blessed James
show favoritism; but in every nation he who fears him and works Salomoni, St. Agnes of Montepulciano, Blessed Constantius
righteousness is acceptable to him. of Fabrino, Blessed Sadoc and Companions, Blessed Mark
As Christian mystics, we understand that all of the special of Modena, Blessed Ceslas, Blessed Augustine of Bugela,
supernatural abilities developed within the human body are Colomb a of Rieti, St. Rose of Lima, St. Martin de Porres, St.
associated with the eternal soul, and manifested through Francis Solanus, Marianne de Jesus of Quito, Blessed Sebas-
God’s radiant light. Therefore even though these holy men tian of Apparizio, St. Bernard of Abbeville, St. Stanislaus of
and women of God may have originated from other spiritual Cracow, St. James of Tarentaise, St. Cyril of Constantinople,
traditions, they have also surrendered their bodies, minds, St. Peregrine, St. Philip Benizi, Bl. Peter Armengol, Blessed
and spirits to God, and their awakened souls now live after Eustachio, St. Gerard Majella, St. Charbel Makhlouf, St. Padre
His righteousness on earth. Pio, St. Margaret of Cortona, St. Felix of Cantalice, St. Rose
In John 14:12, Jesus is speaking to his disciples and states, of Viterbo, St. Pacific of San Severino, St. Hyacinth, St. Louis
Truly, truly, I tell you, whoever believes in me will also do the works Bertrand, St. Francis Xavier, St. John Francis Regis, St. Andrew
that I am doing. He will do even greater things than these, because Bobola; St. Francis Jerome, Brother Antony Pereyra, and St.
I am going to the Father. Because of this statement, there are in Patrick the Apostle of Ireland, to name just a few.
fact many documented examples of Christians who were also However one of the greatest miracle workers in the history
witnessed doing similar works while they lived their lives as of the Catholic church, who stands above the rest when it comes
servants of God. From miraculous healings and raising people to raising people from the dead, was the Dominican priest Saint
from the dead, to walking on water and removing demonic Vincent Ferrer (1350-1419). According to St. Antonius (Anton-
spirits from helpless victims, many Christian brothers and inus), the Archbishop of Florence, Saint Vincent had raised 28
sisters have taken up the call and gone to work as God’s persons from the dead. However, others such as the author Fr.
children of light. Andrew Pradel states that this number should in fact be 30.
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Christians Who Have Walked on Water
In Matthew 14:22-33, it is written that Jesus walked on
the water in order to meet his disciples, who were sailing
in a boat on the Sea of Galilee, many miles away from land.
Although they were afraid at first, Simon Peter also walks
on the water in order to join Jesus who is approaching the
small boat. However, as Peter starts to walk toward Jesus he
sees that the wind is strong and becomes afraid. Because of
his fear, Peter starts to sink and Jesus reaches out and saves
him (Figure 1.2).
To many Christians, this is the only recorded event of
someone walking on water. However, according to St. Bessa-
rion – Saints & Angels – Catholic Online, the 1st century Saint
Bessarion the Wonder-worker of Egypt (466 A.D.) crossed
the deep waters of the Nile by walking on top of the water.
Additionally, one of the great elders of the Eastern Or-
thodox Church Saint Zosimas of Palestine (460-560 A.D.),
personally witnessed Saint Mary of Egypt (344-421 A.D.)
crossing the deep Jordan river by walking on top of the water.
Saints of Other Religions Who Have Walked on Water
Although in the west one of the most famous of miracles
spoken of in the Christian church is when Jesus of Nazareth
Figure 1.2. Jesus walked on the waters of the Sea of Galilee.
walked on water, according to research, there are saints of
other spiritual traditions who have also walked on water. For the Buddha. As I was anxious to hear more surrounding the
example, according to Paul Carus’s book Buddha, The Gospel, doctrine of salvation, I crossed the river and walked over its
which was translated from the ancient Buddhist canon around troubled waters because I had faith. It was faith and nothing
450 B.C., Siddhartha Gautama (traditionally known as “the else that enabled me to do such a thing, and now I am here
Buddha”–“the Awakened One”) and several of his disciples in the bliss of the master’s presence.”
were also said to have walked on water. In fact, one of the At that point, the Buddha urged the villagers to cast off
Buddha’s disciples named Sāriputta (568-484 B.C.) walked all of their shackles of doubt and disbelief, so that they too
over a great river located south of the ancient Indian city of may cross the river of worldliness and attain deliverance from
Savatthi in order to listen to the Buddha. According to this spiritual death. Inspired by the miraculous event, the villagers
eye witnessed account, the Buddha had come to the riverside began to receive the great sage’s enlightening words, and
and sat beneath a tree. Because the villagers saw a radiant accepted all of his teachings on spiritual liberation.
light being emitted from his body, they approached him with Christians Who Have Performed Teleportation
reverence and asked for a teaching. As he began to share his Teleportation is the act of instantly moving from one
many years of acquired wisdom with them however, they did location to another without physically traveling the distance
not believed or accept his spiritual teachings. Understanding in between. In the New Testament (Acts 8:26–40), Philip the
that their hearts and minds were closed, after the Buddha Evangelist is led to an Ethiopian eunuch to teach him about
completed his lecture he stood up and prepared to leave. the Christian faith. After the eunuch was baptized, the spirit
At that same time, a man named Sariputta (who would of the Lord suddenly took Philip from a wilderness located
soon become one of the Buddha’s chief disciples) saw the great somewhere between Jerusalem and Gaza, to a city about thirty
sage and felt a strong desire to hear more of this great master’s miles away (Azotus). This example of teleportation in the
teaching. After coming to the river where the water was deep Bible is defined as an example of “miraculous transportation.”
and the current strong, Sariputta said to himself: “This stream One Christian brother who exemplifies such supernat-
shall not prevent me. I shall go and see the Blessed One.” As ural gifts is Martín de Porres. According to The Encyclopedia
he stepped on the water, it immediately became firm as a slab of Saints, Saint Martín de Porres (1579-1639) was able to pass
of granite under his feet. However, once Sariputta had reached through closed doors (teleportation), levitate, and had also
the middle of the great river, because the waves were high, developed the power of conscious bilocation (Figure 1.3).
his heart became fearful and he began to sink. Nevertheless, • Teleportations in the Coptic Christian Religion: I have
after quickly rousing his faith and renewing his focused effort, personally heard from one reliable source who, in the
Sariputta rose to the top of the river and proceeded to again mid 1980’s trained with an elite group of Coptic Gnostic
walk on top of the water, eventually reaching the other side. Christian believers. To his great surprise, while this young
All of the people of the village who were currently stand- man and his master were performing the “I Am That I
ing by the Buddha had turned to witness this miraculous Am” prayer with a group of other believers (see Hidden
event, and were astonished at seeing Sariputta walking on Teachings Vol. 1, Chapter 1, pages 28-30), they teleported
top of the water. Once he reached the shore, they quickly some 135 miles from the city of Cairo to the sea port of
asked him how he could cross the deep river where there was Alexandria. His master had intentionally performed this
neither a bridge nor a ferry boat. Humbly Sariputta quietly feat of teleportation with his young apprentice in order to
replied: “I have lived in ignorance until I heard the voice of provide much needed help to a fellow believer in that city.
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The Hidden Teachings of Christian Mysticism (Vol. 2)
• Teleportations in the Jewish Religion: In my research into
Christian teleportation, I also discovered that many Jewish
rabbis and Kabbalistic sages throughout the generations
have used a form of “Kefitzat Haderech” or “leap,” which
is a form of teleportation. In this technique, each step that
is taken projects the person a distance of four miles. Ac-
cording to Gedalya Nigal’s online article, Magic, Mysticism,
and Hasidism: Introduction, the Jewish Talmud lists three
biblical stories in which this type of miracle occurs.
• Teleportations in the Islamic Religion: Historically a
belief in the miracles of saints has been an important
part of Sunni Islam. In fact, the phrase “Tayy al-Arḍ”
(“the folding up of the earth” or “the covering long
distances in the twinkling of an eye”) is the name often
used to describe miraculous teleportation in the Islamic
religious traditions. This mystical phenomena has often
been described as “traversing the earth without moving,”
and is widely known to the Sunni, Shī‘ī, and Sufi Islamic
religions, with each Muslim group having a different
interpretation on this unique spiritual manifestation.
• Teleportations in the Hindu Religion: In the ancient
Hindu Vedic tradition, teleportation (Praapti) was a Figure 1.3. St. Martin de Porres was a powerful Christian mystic.
common practice experienced as a ”siddhi” (supernatural
attainment) associated with masters of meditation. to another. For example, when staring at a mountaintop,
The path to enlightenment through yogic practice was a Daoist priest who has mastered the skill of teleportation
originally recorded in The Yoga Sutras by the ancient is able to instantaneously will themself to the top of that
Indian scholar Patanjali sometime between the 2nd and distant mountain, even if it is located far in the horizon.
4th century A.D. Originally a small portion of a vast body According to the ancient Daoist text Cultivators of Immor-
of writings, The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali is a collection of tality, the teleportation skill known as “Contracting the
short phrased proverbs on the nature of reality and the Land” is described as follows:
mapping of the human consciousness. “The magical skill of Contracting the Land causes the
In this ancient text, Patanjali gives remarkable insights land to be extended or contracted at will. If one learns this
and instructions on how to transform oneself through mystical skill, they can move faster than a bird soaring
spiritual practice. One result of training this inner expan- over a long distance of land, coming and going as they
sion of the soul is the manifestation of various powers please. It is said that Fei Changfang of the Eastern Han
such as teleportation. In this text, Patanjali cautions the dynasty (25-220 A.D.) received this supernatural skill
person who seeks after enlightenment that these super- from Master Hu, who could contract a distance of thou-
natural powers should not be a goal of their training, and sands of miles into a couple of inches.”
that if they are developed, they should not be focused on, The method of Contracting the Land was also recorded
lest they become a distraction from the main purpose of in the ancient Daoist text, The Book of the Flowing Drops of
cultivating spiritual transformation. the Golden Lock. This ancient text includes the appropriate
• Teleportations in the Buddhist Religion: Although the spiritual register, talisman, hand seals, and big dipper
Buddha himself did not like to display his abilities and star stepping pattern required to effectively perform this
rarely used them, according to the documented writings unique teleportation skill.
contained in the Mahaparinibbana Sutra 28-30, he per- Additionally, it is documented in China’s ancient Book
formed a massive teleportation of himself and his disciples. of History that Daoist Master Jie Xiang of the Wu Court
According to this ancient account, the Buddha and 1,250 (in the South-East of China) had mastered the ability of
of his priestly disciples were blocked in their travels by Contracting the Land. He could, in a matter of minutes,
the flooding waters of the Ganga river. When flooding, procure a supply of fresh ginger from the district of Shu
the Ganga river produces a current that flows more than located many miles away, for the Wu Emperor’s kitchen.
seventy miles per hour, and is nearly half a mile across. No Levitation Recorded In The Bible
boat could take such a crowd across without great delay. The act of levitation is when a person defies the laws of
Because the Buddha was on an urgent mission and did not gravity and rises into the air, seemingly on his or her own
want to wait for the river to subside, he stepped toward power (Figure 1.4). In the New Testament, encountering some-
the river and in the blink of an eye, he and all his disciples one with the ability to levitate is attributed to two important
were suddenly on the opposite side of the great river. figures in early Christianity, the Apostles Peter and Paul.
• Teleportations in the Daoist Religion: In the Daoist tra- According to the two apocryphal books The Acts of Peter
dition, the skill of teleportation is known as “Suo Di Mai,” (composed during the second half of the 2nd century) and The
(Contracting the Land). A person who has developed this Acts of Peter and Paul (composed during the 4th century), the
ability is said to be able to instantly travel from one place Apostles Paul and Peter encounter the Magician Simon who
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Figure 1.4. A Christian monk levitating during worship. Figure 1.5. The Magician Simon falling to the ground.
levitated in front of them from a high wooden tower. Peter other holy people levitating. The following is a small list of
prayed to God to stop this demonstration, and the spirits of some of the more noted flying saints:
the air who were supporting the sorcerer immediately de- • 0-1000 A.D.
parted. This caused the Magician Simon to suddenly fall to Saint Mary of Egypt (344-421 A.D.)
the ground and break both of his legs (Figure 1.5). After his Saint Luke Thaumaturgus (896-953 A.D.)
fall, the crowd turned hostile towards Simon and stoned the Saint Dunstan (909- 988 A.D.)
injured sorcerer. Both Peter and Paul were then arrested and • 1001-1100 A.D.
put into jail, and held in prison by Emperor Nero, who or- Saint Stephen of Hungary (975 A.D-1038)
dered Simon’s body to be carefully watched over for the next • 1101-1200 A.D.
three days, thinking that the magician would miraculously Saint Robert de Palentin (1029-1111)
rise again. Years later, the church of Santa Francesca Romana • 1201-1300 A.D.
(in Rome, Italy) is said to stand on that exact location where Saint Christina the Astonishing (1150- 1224)
this incident occurred. Saint Dominic of Caleruega (1170-1221)
Although there are several accounts of the Magician Saint Edmund Rich (1175- 1240)
Simon by writers of the 2nd century A.D., there are several Saint Francis of Assisi (1181- 1226)
scholars who do not consider them to be verifiable. So al- Saint Lutgarde of Aywieres (1182-1246)
though the previous story sounds intriguing, according to Saint Peter Celestine V (1215-1296)
the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 8:9-24), the sorcerer Simon who Saint Thomas Aquinas (1225-1274)
performed these feats of magic was a Samaritan Magus who Saint Rose of Viterbo (1233-1251)
in the 1st century A.D. converted to Christianity, and was Saint Margaret of Hungary (1242-1270)
later baptized by Philip the Evangelist. • 1301-1400 A.D.
Christians Who Have Performed Levitation Blessed Christina von Stommeln (1224- 1312)
One of the earliest records of levitating in the Christian Franciscan Friar Bentivolio Buoni (1231)
Church, aside from Jesus of Nazareth in Acts 1:9 (Figure 1.6), Saint Agnes of Montepulciano (1268-1317)
was the Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Dunstan, who lived Blessed Margaret of Metola and Castello (1282-1320)
from 918 to 988 A.D. When Christian saints like St. Theresa Blessed Clare of Rimini (1282-1346)
(witnessed by 230 Catholic priests) or Saint Joseph of Cupertino Saint Catherine of Siena (1347- 1380)
(who levitated in front of Pope Urban VIII) were floating in mid • 1401-1500 A.D.
air – the common people referred to this act as “flying.” During Blessed Flora of Beaulieu (1309-1347)
this type of supernatural elevation however, the person doing Saint Colette (1381- 1447)
the levitation simply ascends and descends in the same area Saint Rita of Casca (1381-1457)
where they were praying, and does not “fly” about the room. Saint Antoinette of Florence (1400- 1472)
According to Joan Carroll Cruz’s book Mysteries, Marvels Saint John of Saint Sahagun (1430-1479)
and Miracles: In the Lives of the Saints, although this act of levi- Saint Archangela Girlani (1460- 1494)
tation is amazing, it is by no means unique. For example, there • 1501-1600 A.D.
are many saints reputed to have this gift, and the Christian Saint Francis of Paola (1416-1507)
church has documented over 200 accountings of saints and Saint Angela of Brescia (1474- 1540)
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