Category: Exorcism

[” Resurrection “, Annibale Carracci, 1593] [This is a reprinting of Exorcist Diary #340 . It is a reflection worth revisiting in the wake of Easter. Can we “prove” that Jesus rose from the dead? The experiences of an exorcist are perhaps some of the strongest “proofs” that He truly resurrected.] In the midst of…

[” Christ Giving the Keys of the Kingdom to St. Peter ,” Pietro Perugino, 1481-1482] We had just finished an exorcism session and the afflicted person looked at me and said, “The demons have a message for you.” He then said: “Ask Joey how Francis is.”  He had no idea what it meant.  I thought about…

[Mary Crushing The Serpent” from ” Immaculate Conception ,” detail, Giovanni Battista Tiepolo, 1767-1768] Typically the first words out of demons’ mouths are: “She/he belongs to me!” An exorcism is essentially a battle for ownership. Demons claim the person. The new Rite of Exorcism, which is very effective, is based upon the Sacrament of Baptism….