[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. The person is “reclaimed” for Christ. In baptism, the Priest says: “I claim you for Christ our Savior.” In an exorcism, the afflicted…
Exorcist Diary #389: Demons Choke on the Name of Mary — By: St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal
