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The Rise of the Exorcists

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Young people are listening to exorcists. The endless need for content in Catholic media, especially on podcasts, has led to a host of newly-minted celebrity exorcists—many of whom are humble, helpful priests, and some of whom seem, frankly, nuts.

People love to hear about evil. Mafia movies and shows do great business. True crime—at least since In Cold Blood—has been its own industry. And like the Bugsy Siegels or Charles Mansons of this world, demons need their chroniclers. Exorcists fit the bill.

This trend presents obvious problems.
Young people need faith. And exorcists, by sharing stories of the love of God, can help them come to faith. But when they become, essentially, performers, telling spooky stories while the cameras roll, exorcists can make the Church look ridiculous.

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Young people are listening to exorcists. The endless need for content in Catholic media, especially on podcasts, has led to a host of newly-minted celebrity exorcists—many of whom are humble, helpful priests, and some of whom seem, frankly, nuts.

Exorcists have a trained eye (spiritual discernment) for recognizing demonic activity.

I have not heard the 'nutty' ones, but I've listened to exorcists Fr. Chad Ripperger and Fr. Dan Reehil and believe they both have alot of helpful insight into spiritual warfare to share. Both can be found in interviews on YouTube. Both have commented on the current rise they are seeing in the level of demonic activity. And apparently many are presently seeking them out, for exorcisms.
 
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