Exorcists Wanted
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A priest attends an exorcism class in Italy.
NEW YORK (The Blaze/AP) — They say the devil is in the details. But when he jumps into David, Dan, or Diana, some Roman Catholic priests have the job of making sure he doesn’t stay long. But the Church has a problem: its running low on exorcists.
Citing a shortage of priests who can perform the rite, the nation’s Roman Catholic bishops are holding a conference on how to conduct exorcisms. According to Bishop Thomas Paprocki in the New York Daily News, only five or six American priests know how to perform exorcisms, and they are finding themselves overwhelmed with requests.
The two-day training, which ends Saturday in Baltimore, is to outline the scriptural basis of evil, instruct clergy on evaluating whether a person is truly possessed, and review the prayers and rituals that comprise an exorcism. Among the speakers will be Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, archbishop of Galveston-Houston, Texas, and a priest-assistant to New York Archbishop Timothy Dolan.
“Learning the liturgical rite is not difficult,” DiNardo said in a phone interview before the conference, which is open to clergy only. “The problem is the discernment that the exorcist needs before he would ever attempt the rite.”
More than 50 bishops and 60 priests signed up to attend, according to Catholic News Service, which first reported the event. The conference was scheduled for just ahead of the fall meeting of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which starts Monday in Baltimore.
Despite strong interest in the training, skepticism about the rite persists within the American church. Organizers of the event are keenly aware of the ridicule that can accompany discussion of the subject. Exorcists in U.S. dioceses keep a very low profile. In 1999, the church updated the Rite of Exorcism, cautioning that “all must be done to avoid the perception that exorcism is magic or superstition.”
Cardinal Jorge Medina Estevez of Chile, holds the updated guide "De Exorcismis et Supplicationibus Quibusdam."
The practice is much more accepted by Catholics in parts of Europe and elsewhere overseas. Cardinal Stanislaw Dziwisz, the longtime private secretary of Pope John Paul II, revealed a few years after the pontiff’s death that John Paul had performed an exorcism on a woman who was brought into the Vatican writhing and screaming in what Dziwisz said was a case of possession by the devil.
Bishop Thomas Paprocki of Springfield, Ill., who organized the conference, said only a tiny number of U.S. priests have enough training and knowledge to perform an exorcism. Dioceses nationwide have been relying solely on these clergy, who have been overwhelmed with requests to evaluate claims. The Rev. James LeBar, who was the official exorcist of the Archdiocese of New York under the late Cardinal John O’Connor, had faced a similar level of demand, traveling the country in response to the many requests for his expertise.
The rite is performed only rarely. Neal Lozano, a Catholic writer and author of the book “Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance” about combatting evil spirits, said he knows an exorcist in the church who receives about 400 inquiries a year, but determines that out of that number, two or three of the cases require an exorcism.
No one knows why more people seem to be seeking the rite. Paprocki said one reason could be the growing interest among Americans in exploring general spirituality, as opposed to participating in organized religion, which has led more people to dabble in the occult.
“They don‘t know exactly what they’re getting into and when they have questions, they’re turning to the church, to priests,” said Paprocki, chairman of the bishops’ committee on canonical affairs and church governance. “They wonder if some untoward activity is taking place in their life and want some help discerning that.”
Many Catholic immigrants in the U.S. come from countries where exorcism is more common, although Paprocki said that was not a motivation for organizing the conference.
Exorcism has deep roots in Christianity. The New Testament contains several examples of Jesus casting out evil spirits from people, and the church notes these acts in the Catholic Catechism. Whether or not individual Catholics realize it, each of them undergoes what the church calls a minor exorcism at baptism that includes prayers renouncing Satan and seeking freedom from original sin.
A major exorcism can only be performed by a priest with the permission of his bishop after a thorough evaluation, including consulting with physicians or psychiatrists to rule out any psychological or physical illness behind the person’s behavior.
Signs of demonic possession accepted by the church include violent reaction to holy water or anything holy, speaking in a language the possessed person doesn’t know and abnormal displays of strength.
The full exorcism is held in private and includes sprinkling holy water, reciting Psalms, reading aloud from the Gospel, laying on of hands and reciting the Lord’s Prayer. Some adaptations are allowed for different circumstances. The exorcist can invoke the Holy Spirit then blow in the face of the possessed person, trace the sign of the cross on the person’s forehead and command the devil to leave.
The training comes at a time when many American bishops and priests are trying to correct what they view as a lack of emphasis on the Catholic teaching about sin and evil after the Second Vatican Council, the series of meetings in the 1960s that enacted modernizing reforms in the church. Many in the American hierarchy, as well as Pope Benedict XVI, believe that the supernatural aspect of the church was lost in the changes, reducing it to just another institution in the world.
A renewed focus on exorcism highlights the divine element of the church and underscores the belief that evil is real.
DiNardo said some Catholics who ask for an exorcism are really seeking, “prayerful support. They’re asking for formation in the faith.” Still, he said sometimes the rite is warranted.
“For the longest time, we in the United States may not have been as much attuned to some of the spiritual aspects of evil because we have become so much attached to what would be either physical or psychological explanation for certain phenomena,” DiNardo said. “We may have forgotten that there is a spiritual dimension to people.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Comments (70)
Hoosier
Posted on November 16, 2010 at 4:57amWhy did Mr. Beck allow this space on his Blaze? Mr. Beck’s mother was Catholic I understand. I believe that demonic possesion is real along with angels. I worry about being brainwashed by Mr. Beck. I wonder if he is a true believer in Jesus. Does Mr. Beck really believe that Jesus is God? I don’t think he does. Mr. Beck is not very optimistic person. His religion will attack the Roman Catholic faith anytime it has a chance. Mormonism=Masons. Very anti-Catholic. I want proff that Mr. Beck isn’t a phoney. There are times when I listen to him and I get very, very depressed. Like there isn’t any hope. If you listen to Mr. Beck long enough you will discover that if he isn’t promoting himself, he is a very depressing person who takes advantage of people. That is what alcoholics and dopers do.
Report Post »Mike in Columbus
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 9:12amDarn! When I read that headline I expected to click on it and then see a photo of man standing outside of the White House holding a sign with those words on it
Report Post »wonderbug
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 8:01am“… believe that the supernatural aspect of the church was lost in the changes, reducing it to just another institution in the world.” Exactly right. Some believe, but many won’t even give it the benefit of the doubt, until their personal living spaces become sooo evil that they are forced to explore other options.
It’s been a while, but SALT OF THE EARTH: THE CHURCH AT THE END OF THE MILLENNIUM: AN INTERVIEW WITH PETER SEEWALD by Ratzinger and Walker was a great, great read!
Robert W …. loving your posts here.
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 12:59amLet the government start regulating demons .There will be so many restrictions ,taxes and bureaucracy all demons will stay in hell where its safe.
Report Post »faithaz
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 12:19amWe need to find them quick so they can excercise Micheal Moore, Maher and Soro’s out of the U.S.
Report Post »JustMel71
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 10:40pmHow bizarre, first a paranormal like story then cat story. Two of my favorite things. =)
Report Post »In the name of Jesus Christ I command Obama & his puppet master Soros to leave.
Dustyluv
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 4:42amLooks like your prayer is working….
Report Post »cnerd
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:18pmI have long wondered how Ms. Pelosi and the Kennedys have managed to avoid interdiction and excommunication because of their open opinions concerning abortion. She needs to be exorcised!
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:54pmEvil does exist. God needs to be called upon to stop the loss of souls to evil. There is a true constant battle between good & evil. God always wins.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 10:10pmevil is a perception of behavior and outcome
some might call you evil.
how would you respond?
I know you are but what am i?
please
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 1:56amMr. Butcher- There is far more evidence that God exists. I think your a lonely guy who sits at his computer on saturday night tweaking noses. Maybe if you opened your mind, you might have people who want to hang out with ya. Someone who believes in nothing other than what he can understand is boring. Reading your posts is like watching paint dry.
Report Post »Tayalynn
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:47pmMy theory is that all these new ghost shows on TV are making people more aware of demons and possession. There’s “Ghosthunters”, “Ghost Stories”, “Ghose Adventures” “Scariest Places on Earth”, “Paranormal State”, etc…etc…etc. These shows are emensely popular right now.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:26pmexorcists, snake charmers, witch doctors, voodoo men, pentacostals Oh my.
What do you expect from a religion who’s main character rose from the dead like a zombie in a george romero flick? “brains….brains”
insanity that is attributed to metaphysical demons is always good for a laugh.
oh, ye ignorants
how ye amuse me
pass the garlic, salt and the holy water
Report Post »I’m hungry
dontbotherme
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:51pmOh ye of little faith… mocking those who have faith & know the truth. You are a fool. It must be so easy to mock things, ideals, people you don’t understand – that you refuse to understand. You comments make you look stupid. If you have a lucid comment perhaps we will pay attention to you in the future. If you continue to name call & mock people’s faith you will be bitter & alone. The choice is yours. God bless you & chase your demons away.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:22pmno, sir. I’ll return the volley with joy.
The believers in tyranny are fools. Unchallengable, celestial dictatorships are just as bad as terrestial ones.
I’m very familiar with the writings of all three major religions. I don’t hate the people who erronously believe in them; I hate the ideas.
Mental slavery is what you are defending and mocking me for not going along with….
Question with more boldness
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 4:39amMRBUTCHER I will use your own words…
o ye ignorant…how ye amuse me.
It won’t be so funny when you face your maker though…I am ready, are you?
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:24pmDeutscher,
Maybe he means the type of car he drives… http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:2008-09-27_Fagbug_in_Durham.jpg
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Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:01pm“*******” really? What an adult commentary. I dont like his politics but that name-calling is for children and …. Well people like you.
Report Post »heavyduty
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:27pmLet’s just send them Democrats instead. I mean most of them are Catholics anyways.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 10:07pmthe beginings of sectarianism in our own country are illustrated with Heavyduty’s comment.
think
Report Post »AUTHOR22
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:31pmNOw that’s what we need. Exorcists to dotheir magic on the Democrats and a few stray RINO’s. Seem Nanc y can’t do her promised job of draining the swamp.
Report Post »The Third Archon
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:19pmIn what way is this newsworthy?
Report Post »BobParker2003
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:19pmAll you bigots are showing your worst colors when you are critical of the Catholic Church! The wars between those that love and trust in the grace of God and in his Son must stop this! Let those in that believe in the Quran fight each other, not those in the true God’s church! If we all shout the name of where we worship we have noise. If we all shout the name of that man we all love and worship for what he did for us 2010 year ago we all shout the same name. CHRIST please forgive those that are critical of your devoted faithful no matter under what roof they worship you!
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:40pmJust as we had to wake up about the corruption in our government and see the truth, it applies to many other things in our lives. Just as the lefties call the Tea Party bigots etc, people who are reprobates call people who seek truth, bigots also. Lefties hate truth of any kind.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:21pmhate to have to come to the defense of “lefties” but Jezrell you need to relax.
You do know that “truth” is a matter of perception, right?
and “Religious Truth” is an oxymoron.
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:36pmAmen!
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:49pmMr Butcher- I missed you, my little crazy friend, but what evidence do have to support your statement? About religion and truth being an oxymoron. Or are you still on the oxycodones. lol
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:43pmwhich angle should i take Robert?
I assume the christian one. Ok. I’ll do it quick and simple. two easy points that disprove christian “truth”
1. Women do not give birth without prior intercourse.
2. Dead people do not come back to life
those simple basic facts prove christians are insane in their beliefs and all that derives from it is, well, just a little questionable.
Any 2 year old who hasn’t been indoctrunated into these cults can tell you this.
CS lewis is not a good writer to cite either on this subject.
I’ve read him more than you have.
Not good arguments.
Oh, just so you know, I’m no fan of drug use.
cheers
Report Post »dynodonc
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 8:17pmCatholicism is definitely a twisted religion. The Bible is a collection of stories meant to help guide us in the right direction. Jesus is a being who walked this earth to try to make a difference and help guide us back on the right path. At this point it seems that we are way off track as a people in general. Faith is the belief that we are being tested and if we pass the tests of life we will go on to a better place (level of existence, something better). If we don‘t have some kind of faith there’s no point for existing. Therefore it is essential for every person to believe in something. OK I‘m done ramblin’ on.
Report Post »Ruler4You
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:01pmAll I can say is that I already have a job, I promise! real soon!
I‘m afraid my ’purity’ is dangerously low, even though my faith in God is being bolstered as we speak.
May God bless those who combat the demons of the world.
Report Post »MrButcher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 10:05pmthank you for your support.
Its very hard fighting entrenched supernatural metaphyical religious beliefs that destroy our freedoms, our political conversations and our sacred ideal of individual rights.
But someone has to do it.
I cast out the Jesus-demon-belief with the power of Thomas Paine!
The power of Paine compells you
Report Post »The power of Paine compells you
The power of….
Sledgehammer
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:57pmSend as manyas you can spare to Washington, We’re going to need all the help we can get!
Report Post »MommaGrizzly
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:47pmMaybe Pelosi, Read, and the rest of them need an exorcism – and the demon is Soros!
Report Post »eyestoseeearstohear
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:45pmOK…this is TOO obvious …BUT, HERE GOES ANYWAY.
SEND THE PRIESTS YOU DO HAVE WHO KNOW HOW TO DO THIS….TO WASHINGTON!
THERE’S PLENTY DEVILS THERE….AND ONE BIG ONE ON THE WAY!
Report Post »walkwithme1966
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:02pmFunny – my laugh for the day!! http://wp.me/pYLB7-l4
Report Post »Citizen
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:44pmugh these people looking to give phds in casting out demons.
good luck with that
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:56pmWhen Jesus cast out the devil, it was very simple. He never performed rituals. He cast them out with his “WORD”. The rituals in Roman Catholocism originated from Babylonian devil worship intermixed with Judism and Christianity. Catholocism is a complete perversion and distortion of the word of God which is truth.
Robert W
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:14pm@jezreel, you cant be over 16 yrs. old to make that idiotic statement. The devil is healing people at Lourdes folks to complete his evil plan to make everyone healthy!!! LOL The Exorcist was based on a true story, Exorcism of Emily Rose was true. Wheres the documented protestant Fatima? Lourdes? Theres the Catholic church with its 2,000 yr old history and the 30,000 protestant denominations. I rest my case. Now off to sacrifice a goat!!!
Jezreel
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:07pmLet GOD be true and every man a liar.
Report Post »Deutscher
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:58pm@jezreel. I’m an ex-catholic and I can tell you a bit about the church. It is a bit of a mix of traditions, but IT has the benefit of being created only a few generations from the apostle. And has stuck to it’s teachings. Whereas Protestants seem to have a version to suit any taste.
Report Post »Which is why I’m agnostic.
Robert W
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:45pmDeutsher- Thats what I like about agnostics, their generally honest people that stick to the facts.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 9:03pmDeutscher, The catholic church has NOT stuck to the the early Christian Congregation! They apostatized from the true first century Christianity, and to keep their people ignorant of that fact, they hid what the Bible actually said for centuries. Later, the congregations that broke away from the catholic’s, they continued the apostasy from the first century model by not teaching the truth. The book of Revelation in symbolic language explains that God’s Son, Jesus would cause a restoration of a true Christian Congregation in the “last days” that will give a witness to the entire world. “And this good news of the Kingdom will be preached in all the inhabited earth for a witness to all the nations, and then the end will come. Matthew 24;14
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 2:01am@whitefang…umm the Catholic church IS the early congregation. Read some books, dont go by what your pappy or uncle Jim Bob told ya. The Catholic church is 2,000 yrs old. It invented universities, hospitals and is THE biggest charity organization in the world. And then you have the 30,000 protestant denominations who cant agree on hardly anything.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 12:09pmRobert W, Look it up, research the subject of the beginning of the catholic church. Around 300 years after the apostles of our Lord died, the foretold apostasy did actually take place. The resulting organization eventually evolved into what the world now recognizes as the catholic church.
As for the protestant churches, they continued many of the false teachings of the apostasy such as the triniity doctrine and immortality of the human soul idea. Research the subject before you embarrass yourself.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 7:48pmSince you know everything about the subject…you have read the Catechism right? Tell me what parts wrong in it and ill get out my copy and well compare notes. Is the Catholic church perfect?..no. Has it made mistakes?…yes…umm it is filled with human beings. But until somethin better comes along ill stick with it.
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 8:08pmRobert, As you wish.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 15, 2010 at 7:05amIf you read it with an open mind…youll convert, like I did. Its such a complete and informative book that protestant ministers like Jack van Impe quotes it. It would take a vivid imagination to find something wrong with it. Unlike people who rip the church whitout knowing the church, everything in that book has the scripture references that support what its saying. Good luck.
Report Post »Jezreel
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:42pmTalk about the devil casting out the devil! A person who has the gift of casting out of demons does not have to be schooled in mumbo jumbo Roman Catholic booey whoey. It is a gift that is very badly needed today. All we have witnessed thus far are those snake oil salesmen type evangelico counterfeits that capture the crowds with sensationalism and lying signs and wonders.
Robert W
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:18pmYea…you cant possibly be over 16, and I know you’ve never read a book.
Report Post »Robert W
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 6:20pmI know an exorcist that could help you tho…
Report Post »dontbotherme
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:44pmIt is not Roman Catholic mumbo jumbo or satanic rituals. Jesus Christ gave the apostles His instructions o how to do this. Educate yourself. Your ignorance is showing.
Report Post »dcwu
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:39pmPelosi, Read, Hillary, Biden, or any of Obama’s czars would. They all scare the devil out of me.
Report Post »bomberotom
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:37pmwow this is insane, you know we live in a broken world when there are not enough exorcists….
Report Post »WhiteFang
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:40pmAnd how do they charge for their “service”? I bet it is not cheap, I know they charge for other services. Maybe that is why so many want to be certified.
Report Post »Oil_Robb
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:50pmYa….better let them invoice people…Its better than the alternative…taking it out in trade
Report Post »DocH
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 12:03amAs far as I know the Church does not charge for the exorcism; if it does it would suggest a nominal stipend and not anything like a professional fee. The Church would not refuse on the basis of inability to pay. The family would have to pay for the physical and psychiatric examination. Although many may inquire for an exorcism, actually very few get to the actual rite of exorcism; there are so many physical and psychological reasons that a person may look like they need the rite. We suffer from addictions of all kinds; it’s our biggest problem and almost all addictions can be reversed through treatment, support and personal spiritual renewal.
Report Post »LSX
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:32pmCall Nancy Pelosi – She’ll scare the crap out of any demon!
Report Post »john seven eighteen
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:46pm@lAX
No that woudn’t work- demons can recognize other demons!
Report Post »BobParker2003
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 5:59pmShe is in league with the devil himself so it would not help.
Report Post »HKS
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:26pmWow, they better find some fast, the government is laced with business and maybe even the big guy himself, what a catch.
Report Post »Firefight
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:39pmMark 3:26 And if Satan opposes himself and is divided, he cannot stand; his end has come.
Report Post »Hey it’s worth a shot! if she scares the demon away, we win!
snowleopard3200 {mix art}
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 7:58pmNancy Pelois is merely insane and has a massive ego and god complex. Real demonic possession is incredibly rare, and I have to say she is not under the effects of possession. Have seen and dealt with such cases before of possession, and she is not one.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:09pmPedophiles are afraid of the devil .
Report Post »thepatriotdave
Posted on November 13, 2010 at 8:15pm“Exorcists Wanted”
Funny how this shows up right after the Bill Maher piece. Bill… are you listening, hmmmmm?
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Report Post »torro1212
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 4:26amhahahhahhaah
Report Post »Dustyluv
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 4:29amMaybe they need stimulus money so they can hire some more Preists to do exorcisms…
Demon posession is real. But exorcism is total baloney. The only way to rid a soul of a demon is through acceptance of Christ as Savior. As far as I know you can’t hire him. He works for free…
Report Post »Polwatcher
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 6:02amDidn‘t Glenn say that Obama operates from and used to teach Sol Olinski’s book which is dedicated to Lucifer? This Marxist book is a good advertisement for the demons and makes more work for exorcists.
Report Post »stoutj
Posted on November 14, 2010 at 7:33am@DustyLove Have you read your bible lately? Jesus exorcised demons. He gave that authority to the Apostles and in his name they exorcised demons. The Apostles handed that authority down through the generations and ultimately to the very priest who is hoping you show up at Mass today.
(Clergy from other religions have also been able to successfully exorcise. Just so my protestent gmaw doesn’t choke me!)
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