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[Basilica of San Frediano, Lucca Italy; Mary defending child from demon, photo by author]** I have never heard of Jesus personally showing up in an exorcism and casting out the demons. Perhaps it has happened but I have not yet heard of one. Of course, it is in Jesus’ holy name that the demons are…
[“The Penitent Magdalene,” Georges de la Tour, 1625] Regularly someone contacts us and asks for help with evil spirits related to internet pornography. They typically report using pornography since childhood and have been compulsive users for decades. When asked what they are doing to overcome this destructive behavior, they report going to confession regularly and…
[Guardian Angel, Pietro da Cortona, 1656] In a recent poll, 69% of Americans believe in the existence of angels. A full 20% believe that they have had a personal encounter with an angel or a demon. More people have personal experiences of the angelic world than might be publicly apparent. A member of our team…
[Sibeaster, mosaic, Christ’s Temptation] When Mim came to us, she had been suffering intensely for many months after leaving Tibetan Buddhism. She told me: “I was tricked and deceived into believing that Buddha was the same as God. Even my father told me this when I was 8 years old.” She said that the group’s…
[The Gates of Hell, Cornelis Saftleven (1607-1681)] I am soon going on a trip and, while there, I will pray over an afflicted woman. She recently texted me: “The demons told me that they are going to crash your plane.” A few moments later, the demons texted me directly: “Get on the plane stephen, go…
[“Healing of the demon-possessed,” Medieval Illustration] An important part of the process of expelling demons is making the afflicted person an unwelcome host for evil. This means not only closing any doors to the demonic, but also making the person as holy a vessel as possible for the Divine. Recently, one of our exorcists was…
[Two Demons (detail), illuminations in Ingeborg Psalter, after 1205] Many people are ashamed for having dark inner thoughts. During the course of the day, some might have an impulse to blaspheme God, shout obscenities, rage in anger, harm another person or self, and the like. We are too embarrassed to reveal such hidden evil thoughts…
[Our Lady of Guadalupe medal] “L” has been liberated from a very ugly case of possession. But the demons still harass her from the outside. Demons are sore losers and hate to let go of even one soul they claimed. Perhaps it reminds them of their ultimate defeat, which is soon upon them. Her father…
[Mary Magdalene depicted as a Penitent” Domenico Tintoretto, 1598] Kate suffers from depression and anxiety. She was sexually abused by her father and as an adult struggles with the trauma of the abuse. She has difficulties with hopelessness and trusting in others. Also, she is emotionally isolated and suffers from self-hatred. Recently, Kate has periods…
[“The Last Judgment,” detail, Michelangelo, 1536-1541] When “P” walked into the chapel for his weekly exorcism session, as always I asked him how he was feeling. He responded, “I feel an intense hatred for you.” At that point, I knew that he was starting to “manifest,” ie, the demons were coming to the fore. The…
