This is a terrifying book - not because it sets out any convincing evidence of demonic activity (it doesn't!

Here I include his claims of performing over 30 000 exorcisms during the course of nine years, which means over 9 per day every day without rest. The importance of the ministry to expel demons is clearly seen in the Gospels, from the actions of the Apostles, and from Church history.

Many cases misdiagnosed as mental illness, however, are cured by the Rite of Exorcism, which is spiritual medicine. I believe in Jesus as a significant teacher and role model and who rose from the dead, because I believe in miracles. It is instead a calm, prayerful and sincere warning against the devil and his evil influence in this world, and how it has grown in modern society.

Unlike, the flamboyant, megalomaniac American Exorcists who claim to have more powers than God himself, and who have converted this warfare into an ugly commercialized market, Fr. And he performed them in spite of disobeying the Church and his own admission that people with mental health issues might suffer from the wrong belief they are possessed reinforced by needlessly receiving an exorcism. If one of your ex's has suddenly dumped you with no explanation it could have been due to a curse, yo. His forward to the American Edition is not a wholehearted endorsement of the book, but instead begs the reader to exercise discernment whenever attempting to determine if a problem being faced is medical or diabolical. It's a tradesman's book--a discussion of the nuts and bolts, of the challenges, and of the community.He wrote this book in part to encourage the Catholic Church to appoint more priests as exorcists - he thought every diocese should have at least one. Obviously the book is written from a Catholic perspective since the author is a Catholic priest holding the office of Exorcist. His style often follows a routine where he will mention an event or thought and then give one anecdotal account where it applied. Additionally, the concept of demons having names is presented as something beyond comprehension, which raises questions about the author's reasoning. If you're looking to learn more about demons beyond the standard fallen angel story, you won't find it here.

The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. My eyes were also opened to the evil that is in the world and the importance of keeping your soul united with Christ. You can tell straight away that demons are involved, except when you can't and have to work it out later. For all those (and I know many) who make light of Ouija Boards, Seances, Fortune telling, Tarot Cards, Channeling, Wicca etc. In his objective and humble way, Amorth deals with issues as demonic possession, diabolical oppression (physical symptoms), diabolic obsession (psychological symptoms), diabolic infestation, and diabolical subjugation (voluntary submission to Satan); temptation, angels, prayers of deliverance (mostly in prayer groups), the Ritual (containing the prayers and norms of the Church for exorcism); spiritism, sorcery, evil spell, warlocks, witchdoctors, card readers, soothsayers, magic, witchcraft; spells by means of strange hidden objects, cooperating seers and sensitives; Satan’s influence on groups, communities, and nations with human assent; diagnosis of possession, signs of evil influence, speaking with the demon, his behavior, tactics and tricks, before he is driven out, names of demons; sacramentals like holy water, or rather exorcised water, oil, and salt.An excellent, fascinating read but disturbing to the extent that the author makes one realize how the Devil and the demonic can pervade our lives today.