Illinois Governor signs law on marriage equality; Catholic Bishop responds with prayers of exorcism

The Chicago Tribune reports that yesterday the Governor of Illinois, Pat Quinn enacted equitable marriage, legalization of marriages of same-sex unions in the State and freedom of religion. (See previous related registry). The law takes effect June 1, although some are pushing for additional legislation to accelerate the entry into force.  Meanwhile, in Springfield, Illinois, Catholic Bishop Thomas Paprocki celebrated a service, largely in latin, to offer prayers of supplication and exorcism in reparation for the sin of same-sex marriages.  In his homily (full text), says in part:Our prayers at this time you are prompted by the fact that the Governor of Illinois today is signing the Illinois law the redefinition of civil marriage, presenting not only an innovation unprecedented in our State, law but also to institutionalize an objectively sinful reality...Our prayer today and my words are not meant to demonize anyone, but is intended to draw attention to the influences of the evil of the devil which have penetrated our culture, the State and the Church...From the redefinition of the legal marriage is contrary to God's plan, those who contract a civil marriage of same-sex unions are guilty of grave sin. The responsible politicians to enact civil same-sex marriages are morally complicit as cooperators in the facilitation of this grave sin...Should also affirm the teaching of the Catholic Church that homosexual persons "must be accepted with respect, compassion and sensitivity..." The Church loves to homosexual persons and on them with compassion, offering assistance through support as the apostolate groups courage to live according to the virtue of chastity.