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    Speaking Of Casting Out Demons...

    From our local news this evening.

    CINCINNATI (WKRC) - The demand for exorcisms is so high, the Vatican is training more priests to perform the sacred ritual. Fr. Vince Lampert of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis sat down with WKRC to discuss his experience.

    Fr. Lampert pastors a parish in Brookville, Indiana. The parish is named after St. Michael, the archangel who battled demons. When Fr. Lampert isn't shepherding his flock, he travels the world performing exorcisms. He was appointed to the position by the archbishop of Indianapolis after the archdiocese's previous exorcist died.

    Fr. Lampert pastors a parish in Brookville, Indiana. The parish is named after St. Michael, the archangel who battled demons. When Fr. Lampert isn't shepherding his flock, he travels the world performing exorcisms. He was appointed to the position by the archbishop of Indianapolis after the archdiocese's previous exorcist died.


    The power of Christ indeed compels Fr. Lampert to conduct his work. He attributes the increase in exorcisms to the decline of faith.

    "If someone is dealing with the demonic, it's a matter of faith, so it isn't just about casting evil out; it's helping the person invite God into their life," said Fr. Lampert."

    Fourteen years ago when Fr. Lampert was trained to be an exorcist, he was one of 12 American priests approved by the Vatican to perform the ritual. Today, that number is more than 100.

    "I think the Church is appointing more exorcists because if the Church doesn't address the issue, then people may end up going other places for the help they're seeking," said Fr. Lampert.

    The demand for exorcisms is so high, the Vatican hosted a summit in 2018 to train more priests. Fr. Lampert says he gets 2,000 requests for exorcisms per year. He estimates about 10 percent of those requests are worthy to be investigated.

    "The most common misconception is that it's pretty common, that it happens all the time and again. True cases of demonic possession are extremely rare," said Fr. Lampert.


    Fr. Lampert admits this all sounds strange, but the Church does have a protocol to determine if someone is instead mentally ill. That process of elimination includes having a physical and mental evaluation. If doctors can't find evidence that the person has a medical condition, then Fr. Lampert looks for the four signs of the demonic.

    Fr. Lampert admits this all sounds strange, but the Church does have a protocol to determine if someone is instead mentally ill. That process of elimination includes having a physical and mental evaluation. If doctors can't find evidence that the person has a medical condition, then Fr. Lampert looks for the four signs of the demonic.

    "There could be possession, infestation, the presence of evil in a location or object, demonic obsession, someone experiencing mental attacks, demonic vexation, someone experiencing physical attacks," said Fr. Lampert.

    After the demons are identified and driven out, Fr. Lampert says there's still more work to be done with ongoing pastoral care and prayer. For Fr. Lampert, it's the prayer that heals.

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    Well that sure is interesting.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fuego View Post
    Well that sure is interesting.
    You said a lot without saying much.

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    The Catholics are busy. In light of recent scandals I'd say they have job security in the ministry of exorcisms.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    The Catholics are busy. In light of recent scandals I'd say they have job security in the ministry of exorcisms.


    One thing about it is at least they have the exorcism thing in the open. Even the Pentecostal/Charismatic churches hide it today. And that's assuming they still believe in it at all.

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    One thing about it is at least they have the exorcism thing in the open. Even the Pentecostal/Charismatic churches hide it today. And that's assuming they still believe in it at all.
    I must ***ahem*** confess to being a little jealous over seeing this article.

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    I really don't see how a religious institution such as the Catholic church and it's so called "exorcist priest's" can have any lasting or "long term" success in delivering a person bound by evil spirits. I think that the "Catholic exorcist" places to much confidence in the "religious script" of the recitation of repeated words from the "Catholic exorcism rite."

    Even if there seemed to be some sort of "spiritual relief" from the demonic afflicted person after going through the Catholic exorcism rite, I think it would be "short lived."
    That is to say, maybe the person would feel better for three or four days, or even a week or longer, but the demonic affliction would return, and perhaps, even becoming worse. The reason I say that is because if your authority to drive out a demon comes from a "religious institution" instead of the "power of the Holy Spirit," that certain individuals "deliverance" would not reap any long term "fruit."

    That is not to say all Catholic priest's who do exorcism's, perform it according to a "religious rite" only giving heed to "church doctrine." I'm sure there are some priest's who have experienced the "charismatic renewal" and the core of their ministry is centered on the power of Christ and the gift's of the Spirit.

    I guess the point I am trying to make is if you, myself, or a Catholic priest are going to pray for a person's demonic bound deliverance, it is of utmost importance to operate in the power of the Holy Spirit in the greatest measure you can receive it, including discernment,( or any of the other gifts) and the spiritual authority to cast out a evil spirit (which comes from Christ, and Him alone).
    If you put God First, you have Him at Last.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FireBrand View Post
    I must ***ahem*** confess to being a little jealous over seeing this article.
    Yeah, at least they are not afraid to admit that demons are real and that they can be exorcised.

    There are so many today in church buildings who don't want to even talk about demonization.

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    Yeah, at least they are not afraid to admit that demons are real and that they can be exorcised.

    There are so many today in church buildings who don't want to even talk about demonization.
    Speaking from recent experience, the churches that are silent on it have many in their bunch with demons, strange illnesses and people dying. They think their having a long prayer list is a holy thing.

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