Free from Envy and the Evil Eye
Francisco Marques
Envy can wound relationships, divide families and disturb even communities of faith. When suffering is associated with the evil eye, curses or harmful spiritual influences, fear and uncertainty can make it difficult to know where to turn.
Drawing on his experience as a priest and exorcist, Francisco Marques explores these questions from a Christian perspective, placing Jesus Christ at the centre of the search for healing, protection and deliverance.
Through Scripture, the teachings of saints, philosophical reflection and pastoral experience, this book examines envy in everyday life, its consequences for those who harbour it and those who suffer from it, and the spiritual realities addressed within the Christian faith.
Readers will discover reflections on:
- Recognising envy and growing in gratitude, humility and charity.
- Understanding beliefs about the evil eye, curses and occult practices.
- Distinguishing Christian devotion from superstition.
- The role of prayer, the Word of God, the sacraments and sacramentals.
- Discernment, deliverance and exorcism.
- Forgiveness, healthy boundaries and care for the whole person.
The book also stresses that not all suffering has a spiritual origin and that spiritual accompaniment must take account of each person's history and need for appropriate care.
Written for those seeking help and those who accompany them, Free from Envy and the Evil Eye offers a path of reflection and Christian guidance rooted in Christ's power, mercy and call to freedom.