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I suggested A Christian perform an exorcism on the forum, turned out it is online.

Exorcist Unveils Catholic Exorcism App With Powerful Deliverance Prayers for Laity & Priests

This is awesome! 🙌 The St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal released a free Catholic Exorcism app that provides deliverance prayers for priests and the laity. The Catholic non-profit organization specializes in “praying with people who are spiritually suffering and in need of healing...

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The St. Michael Center for Spiritual Renewal released a free Catholic Exorcism app that provides deliverance prayers for priests and the laity.

The Catholic non-profit organization specializes in “praying with people who are spiritually suffering and in need of healing and deliverance,” conducts spiritual education workshops and trains clergy, religious and laity,” and “helps and supports clergy in living healthy and holy lives.”

Psychologist and exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti told ChurchPOP why the app’s prayers are so important in today’s world.

ChurchPOP: Why do you think this app is important for Catholics to use?


Msgr. Stephen Rossetti: “With the increasing secularization of the culture and fewer people practicing the faith, people are more susceptible to demonic activity. The protections of the sacraments, sacramentals and practicing the faith are disappearing in people’s lives.


“And then with the rise of people practicing witchcraft, Wiccan, Ouija, and other occult rituals, the demonic is given an open door to wreak havoc in people’s lives. As a result, exorcists around the country are reporting a sharp increase in the numbers of

people requesting help.”


“This app provides important Catholic prayers and rituals for those needing deliverance from demonic activity. There are sections for priest exorcists, for any priest doing deliverance work, and for the laity as well.”


“For example, in some sessions, possessed people have lunged violently at me. Just before they can harm me, they are invisibly stopped dead in their tracks.

“It is clear that there is a kind of ‘bubble’ of protection around the priest exorcist. As such, we can safely directly command demons to depart. We wield the authority of the Church and command the demons to leave.

 

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Exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac - Wikipedia

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The exorcism of the Gerasene demoniac (Matthew 8:28–34; Mark 5:1–20; Luke 8:26–39), frequently known as the Miracle of the (Gadarene) Swine and the exorcism of Legion, is one of the miracles performed by Jesus according to the New Testament.[1] The story shows Jesus exorcising a demon or demons out of a man and into a herd of swine, causing the swine to run down a hill into a lake and drown themselves. The man whom Jesus heals is also specifically mentioned to be a Gentile in Mark's gospel, and he was commanded to proclaim the Gospel to the Gentile residents of the Decapolis following his exorcism.[2] Many scholars and theologians thus count him as Jesus' first Apostle to the Gentiles.[3]

The story appears in the three Synoptic Gospels, but not the Gospel of John. All accounts involve Jesus exorcising demons, identified collectively in Mark and Luke as "Legion".

The story was interpreted by Saints Augustine of Hippo and Thomas Aquinas to mean that Christians have no duties to animals.[4] It has been a point of contention in discussions of Christianity and animal rights.[5]

The exact location of the miracle is a matter of dispute, with the Gospels themselves only indicating a general area where the miracle took place. There are also multiple archaeological sites and state parks in both Israel and Jordan which claim to be the location of the miracle.

 

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Looks like before modern medicine and psychology exporci9sm was used as a general treatment for range of symptoms.

Exorcisms and Psychology: What’s Really Going On? - GoodTherapy.org Therapy Blog

The ancient practice of exorcism, which has serious roots in many religions and cultures, has spawned as many movies as it has skeptics. What's real and what isn't? No one knows for sure, but several mental health issues have been associated with symptoms of so-called demonic possession.

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GoodTherapy | Exorcisms and Psychology: What’s Really Going On?Exorcisms occupy a hallowed place in horror movies, with some claiming to be “based on a true story”—attracting mass audiences, rampant skepticism, and much discussion. But the ancient practice of expelling demons or other entities from a person isn’t merely fodder for fright flicks or some relic of a less enlightened time. Exorcisms are very much a part of cultural mythology, and occupy an important place in some religions. The Catholic Church has 10 exorcists in the United States. Even Mother Teresa underwent an exorcism at the direction of the archbishop of Calcutta.

No one can say with absolute certainty whether demons walk among us and occasionally take control of living beings, but science can offer a helpful window into exorcisms and what might cause a person to appear “demonically possessed.” The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders does not recognize demonic possession as a psychiatric issue. There is little doubt, however, about the influence of issues that are recognized by the DSM, and no one questions the power of suggestion.
What Causes the Appearance of Possession?
Historically, exorcisms have been used to treat a wide variety of symptoms that are now associated with mental issues. People with schizophrenia, personality issues, delusions, hallucinations, or severe depression might all have been considered candidates for exorcisms in generations past. Each of these issues can, in some cases, cause unusual or frightening behavior.

In a culture where many believe certain behaviors may be caused by demonic possession, the manifestations of mental health issues may conform to popular mythology. A person with schizophrenia might, for example, believe he or she hears the voice of Satan, or that he or she is in fact Satan, because he or she grew up amid culturally ingrained messages that this is possible.

Even in contemporary times, people with mental issues may be subject to exorcisms, particularly in devoutly religious communities and developing countries. Epilepsy, which can cause severe seizures, may lead to exorcism being performed. Substance abuse, head injuries, and brain tumors can also dramatically alter behavior, leading someone to appear possessed.