Demonic Activity And Possesion

[plainswolf]

I am interested to know some views concerning this.

J.M.J.
plainswolf

 

[Paul S]

It happens - that's why the Church has exorcists and a rite of exorcism. I don't know how common it is, but I suspect it's more common than we modern people think. We don't want to label all mental disease as possession, but at the same time, we don't want to let psychology take over for religion and lessen belief in the devil.

I also think this is a subject best left for those qualified to study it, since the devil will use whatever means possible to get into our lives.

 

[raptor13]

It happens. Mental diseases alone cannot account for everything that happens in a possession and in an exorcism.

 

[plainswolf]

I completely agree with you both. Our views of preternatural activity and possesion should not be formed by the movies. Most of the time, based on what I know, the demonic tries to conceal its presence in a soul. Possesion is rarely one demon but usually several lesser demons and one greater one, as the fallen angels still retain their ranks and heirarchal order.

J.M.J.
plainswolf

 

[ThereseOfLisieux]

Here is a link to a spritual warfare site, it is Catholic. Keep in mind that this is a very real, and serious matter, and we should not use such things for entertainment. However, information is useful, when your questions are answered I think you should move on.


http://www.saint-mike.org/qa/default.asp

 

[Rising_Suns]

hi plainswolf, peace be with you,

Demonic posession is actually quite rare. Demonic obsession is more frequent but still rare. In the end, the *vast* majority of evil/disordered behavior is simply due to our fallen human nature. But it is still good to be aware of how to tell the difference between someone who suffers from MPD (Multiple Personality Disorder) and demonic posession; there are certain things to look for.

Anyway, the link listed above is a pretty good one. I would also suggest "Deliverance from Evil Spirits" by Fr. Francis McNutt.

 

[plainswolf]

Rising_Suns

Yes, I am reading "An excorcist tells his Story" by Fr. Gabriele Amorth who was the chief excorsist of Rome. One thing that is highly beneficial to those in such state is the frequent reception of the sacraments. Utterly fascinating book! I have read a few on this subject throughout the years.

J.M.J.
plainswolf

 

[Rising_Suns]

Rising_Suns

Yes, I am reading "An excorcist tells his Story" by Fr. Gabriele Amorth who was the chief excorsist of Rome. One thing that is highly beneficial to those in such state is the frequent reception of the sacraments. Utterly fascinating book! I have read a few on this subject throughout the years.

J.M.J.
plainswolf

I would like to read that book once I finish reading the other books that are currently on my table.