The Paranormal

[Andrew, Jr.]

Does anyone know of this fella? He is a wonderful person. I really admire him. He is a medium, psychic, and clairvoyant. He is Roman Catholic, and does wear silver medals of the Crusifix, and St. Michael, and St. Benedict at all times, and carries Holy Water with him in his pocket.

[Pixie]

Love this !!! Be back after work when I can post!

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

He is Roman Catholic

According to his website, Chip Coffey reports that he was raised in the Catholic faith. The website doesn't indicate that he currently identifies as a Roman Catholic. (As many can attest, being raised Roman Catholic does not make one Roman Catholic.)


Q: Do you believe in God?

A: “Absolutely! I am a firm believer in God, which is what I choose to call the Supreme Being, but feel free to choose your own name. I was raised in the Catholic faith, which is filled with miracles, mysticism and manifestations. I have incorporated my spiritual beliefs with my Catholic upbringing, which has given me a very personal and private relationship with God. I never attempt to "force" my beliefs on others ... it's simply not my "job" to convince or convert!”

I find the differentiation between him being raised Catholic and identifying as a Roman Catholic interesting, for many reasons, especially because this is what the Catholic Catechism says (in part) about divination and magic:

This information is found in the Catechism of the Catholic Church, Part Three, Life In Christ, Section Two, The Ten Commandments, Chapter One, Article 3, The Third Commandment, III. "You Shall Have No Other Gods Before Me"

2116 All forms of divination are to be rejected: recourse to Satan or demons, conjuring up the dead or other practices falsely supposed to "unveil" the future.48 Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums all conceal a desire for power over time, history, and, in the last analysis, other human beings, as well as a wish to conciliate hidden powers. They contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone.

O

[Andrew, Jr.]

Outlaw,

I am totally lost on your post.

[Outlaw]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Outlaw,

I am totally lost on your post.

He says he was "raised in the Catholic faith"... he does not say that he is Roman Catholic.

Just because someone is raised in the Catholic faith, does not mean that they are Roman Catholic.

O

[Pixie]

Andrew.
What do you look for, get out of, or have a goal of for ghost hunting?

[Andrew, Jr.]

To help the person move to the afterlife. Sometimes when someone dies, they have no clue that they died, and are roaming here searching for help or to find others or loved ones. That is what a ghost is. There is not really a haunting, but a nest. It is a place where the ghost finds comfort.

I also go to graveyards and cemetaries. I enjoy doing scratchings from headstones.

My Grandmother had a gift. She used it to help people. In turn, I was given this gift. I knew it from a very early age. I know that there are some things that I am attune into, and some I have no business getting involved with. That is when I reach out to others for help and advice. I never give advice or answers unless I am asked for it first. And even then, I have to know more about the person asking the questions, and what the questions are based upon.

If I have an answer to someones question, I give it freely. Never do I ask for money or anything in return, but prayers.

There is a lot more to this life than meets the eye.

You have to have a deep spiritual faith in order to do anything in this field. Anything. If you don't, then you/your soul can be taken over. Do not think for a minute that demons are not walking about freely. They are. And they are ready, willing, and able to pounce on anyone at a moments notice.

[JustLovelyJenn]

I wanted to say that I am here, sitting quietly in the background and watching. I may contribute at some point... but I also take this subject very seriously and do not offer up too much information too willingly. I will say that I have had a great deal of personal experience, that I also am gifted, in several ways, and that I often doubt my own gifts and am repeatedly forced to admit their reality and accuracy.

[Jet]

Originally Posted by Outlaw

He says he was "raised in the Catholic faith"... he does not say that he is Roman Catholic.

Just because someone is raised in the Catholic faith, does not mean that they are Roman Catholic.

O

True. The so called American Catholic church is in descension from Rome.

[Jet]

Originally Posted by Outlaw

He says he was "raised in the Catholic faith"... he does not say that he is Roman Catholic.

Just because someone is raised in the Catholic faith, does not mean that they are Roman Catholic.

O

True. The so called American Catholic church is in dissension from Rome and genuine Vaticana.

[Andrew, Jr.]

If I stand in a garage does that make me a mechanic? Is that what you are trying to say, Jet? Also, odors do give away the presences of a lost loved one on the other side trying to make contact with you.

[Miss Scarlett]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

If I stand in a garage does that make me a mechanic? Is that what you are trying to say, Jet?

Andrew, I think you are wrong here. I don't think that is what Jet is trying to say. Not even close.

Most people think "Roman Catholic" when they hear "catholic church" there are really about 20 or so different catholic churches in the world.

The Roman Catholic Church is the Latin Rite and then there are the Eastern Rite churches such as:
Coptic Catholic Church
Ethiopic Catholic Church
Maronite Church
Syrian Catholic Church
Armenian Catholic Church
Chaldean Catholic Church

These churches are "in communion" with Rome but are not Roman Catholic.

Note - Eastern Rite is NOT the same as Eastern Orthodox.

"Rite" has to do with liturgical tradition from a specific center. In this case the Vatican.

Eastern Orthodox is a body of churches including the Greek and Russian Orthodox Churches.

[Ghost Huntin' Daddy]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Does anyone know of this fella? He is a wonderful person. I really admire him. He is a medium, psychic, and clairvoyant. He is Roman Catholic, and does wear silver medals of the Crusifix, and St. Michael, and St. Benedict at all times, and carries Holy Water with him in his pocket.

Andrew....I met him on my ghost hunt with TAPS...He's an awesome guy and funny as hell....lol. Very much into saving animals from shelters too. I have a great pic with him on my FB group too. Oh and I won a reading with him in an auction, but havent done it yet. But I will soon!

[Andrew, Jr.]

I would love to meet Chip one day. He just leaps off the screen at me!

PS: I also get a kick out of the scarves that he wears. He has more scarves than all 4 of my sisters and 6 nieces combined have in total!

I will have to check out the pictures. Gettysburg is very very very haunted. My adopted brother and his partner have seen ghosts, orbs, and ufo's there. I have just seen ghosts. Have a great time!

[Ghost Huntin' Daddy]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

I would love to meet Chip one day. He just leaps off the screen at me!

PS: I also get a kick out of the scarves that he wears. He has more scarves than all 4 of my sisters and 6 nieces combined have in total!

I will have to check out the pictures. Gettysburg is very very very haunted. My adopted brother and his partner have seen ghosts, orbs, and ufo's there. I have just seen ghosts. Have a great time!

Thanks so much! And yes he had some scarves with him on the weekend...LOL. He's alot of fun to sit around with and shoot the shit. He absolutely LOVED the idea of an all gay paranormal group. Said he would join us when he could!

[Andrew, Jr.]

Chip seems to be less stressed, and so much more relaxed since his mother died. It was like a huge burden was released. I so hope he does participate with you guys. That would be a treat!

[Ghost Huntin' Daddy]

Originally Posted by Andrew, Jr.

Chip seems to be less stressed, and so much more relaxed since his mother died. It was like a huge burden was released. I so hope he does participate with you guys. That would be a treat!

Thanks Andrew....I'll keep you posted...if I can get a big enough group even tho they are not Team members...I'll let you know! Maybe you can join in!

[Andrew, Jr.]

I would love too! However, my health is not so great. I may take a rain check on that offer. I have 2 speeds, slow & slower.