Exorcist Diary #334: Seven Behaviors that Feed the Demons — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

[“St. Matthew and the Angel,” Rembrandt, c. 1661] One of the basic principles in an exorcism is to starve out the demons. A few years ago, we had some cases where the demons actually got stronger as time went on, despite intense weekly exorcism sessions. In one case, the demons actually razzed me about this….

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Exorcist Diary #333: “Help, I can’t find an exorcist.” — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

Daily I receive emails from people around the globe crying out for help saying, “Help me! I can’t find an exorcist.” My heart goes out to these suffering people who cannot find an exorcist, whom they believe they must have to solve their problems. There are about 150 exorcists in the entire United States. Due…

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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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Exorcist Diary #327: Our Christmas Exorcisms — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal

I was a bit surprised with how spiritually powerful the Christmas season was for our exorcism sessions.  As an exorcist, I expect Lent and Easter to be THE spiritual powerhouse season.  The death and resurrection of Jesus destroyed Satan’s kingdom and thus it is foundation of every exorcism.  But it turns out that Christmas is…

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