Secularization of Exorcisms and the Catholic Position

In no case, however, should the Church and the Church’s preaching leave these issues to the secular world, which is not rooted in the principles of faith but often, rather, in esotericism, magic, and horror and can thereby only produce a distorted image of the reality of exorcism. We must encourage both clergy and lay Catholics to obtain the information that is needed to understand how exorcism and sacramentals can benefit the believer. We must not succumb to the devil’s lie that he does not exist, and, further, we must use the means at our disposal to combat him.  Read Full Article »