Exorcist Diary #332: No Courage in Hell — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[“Christ the good shepherd,” Bartolome Esteban Murillo, c. 1660] In the beginning of an exorcism process, demons present themselves as fearless and powerful. They will taunt and deride any who oppose them. They claim to be in command and will never leave. But it is a thin and weak facade. Fr. Gabriel Amorth, the well-known…

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Exorcist Diary #331: Lucifer-“I hate that name!” — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[“The Fall of the Rebel Angels” by Pieter Bruegel the Elder (1562)] As we got closer to the end of the exorcism session, our team Exorcist said over and over, “I command you Lucifer….” At that, the demon screamed and yelled, “I hate that name!” So, of course, the Exorcist used it again and again,…

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Exorcist Diary #330: Demons in our Head — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[“The (man) With Two Demons,” detail, Ingeborg Psalter] Some people afflicted with demons have strong physical manifestations.  They may have demonic symbols, such as an upside down cross, or unexplained bruises and scratches appearing on their bodies.  They may be choked and punched.  They might even be shoved and pummeled. Others have inexplicable pains and illnesses that…

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Exorcist Diary #329: Seven Ways Demons Harass Us — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[“Satan Bound,” Bible de Sacy – Old French Illustrated Holy Bible] The lowest level of demonic involvement in our lives is “temptation”. Demons tempt everyone. God allows this for our sanctification. The next level up in their evil involvement is “harassment.” Many people are subject to demonic harassment. Most of the time it is so…

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