Exorcism? Please Advise / Help!

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First, let me say I’ve been away for so long due to schedule - and computer problems. Ironically, today - hours after a seriously evil thought that prompts my thread - I suddenly was able to get on and in here. ???

My religious history is more detailed than I can write. While I do suffer from increased scrupulosity, I believe something evil is happening. I’ve had seriously bad thoughts / wishes recently, which I can only confide to a priest. But as of today at Mass - I had a thought so dangerous to my soul regarding the devil - (I can’t believe it) - that I was afraid to drive home fearing if I died on the way - I’d be lost. I think only a priest’s advice / guidance - maybe, even exorcism can help me. I’m told that a Bishop must approve this and that first a psychiatrist is required. I’m NOT psychiatric material - but something evil is happening, and I need expert spiritual guidance. I DO know something is happening to me beyond normal temptations, and I’m afraid for my soul. I hadn’t said a Rosary for so long - and this morning, I said one before leaving for Mass. Then this?

I can’t believe this is happening but I thank God that I was able to get to the Forum today - it’s been so long. Sorry for being so cryptic - But can anyone suggest a direction for me to turn? There are no more Padre Pio’s for advice (or are there?). What priest can I go to - if even for guidance? God and Our Lady bless you - and please, I ask for your prayers. I’m scared.
 
There is alot you can do. First is to approach the problem as a mind, body and soul healing. Cover all angles if possible. I’ll let others chime in that know far more then me, but will watch this thread closely and try to help out where possible. Patience and constant prayer in short form to occupy intrusive thoughts or attacks. More later. Samson
 
Talk to a holy priest. There are a lot of things that can be done that are not an exorcism. Being attacked is not like being possessed. Find a spiritual director that can help you in discerning what is going on and how to get help. The devils are real and they attack us, undiagnosed mental illness is real too. Do not be prideful in deciding one possibility over the other.
 
Taling to your priest is a good idea. However, I would not rule out getting a thorough physical right now as chemical imbalances can cause some pretty mystifying symptoms. Prayer, receipt of the sacraments, penance are all important, as I’m sure you know. I will keep you in my prayers. The devil has no power over you as long as you are calling on Jesus and don’t forget that. Odd or out of character thoughts may be symptomatic of some chemical imbalance so make an appt with your dr in the am, please!
 
I, too, am watching this thread - waiting and so grateful for your good advice until I can get to a holy priest. But where / how does one find a “holy priest”? So many have contemporary viewpoints / approaches towards this situation. I have Holy Water and say the Exorcism prayer but the thought I had in Mass today - was such that I’m afraid to even type it here to quote/repeat it. Please, dear friends, keep good counsel / advice / prayers coming. I’m so scared. May God and Our Lady bless you, and God, please help me.
 
I think you need to see both a priest and a therapist. As for which priest you should see, I think you should talk to one of them and they’ll figure out how to handle the situation. I wish I could offer more advice.

I’ll be praying for you.
 
Yes, there is something you can do right away. Get a miraculous medal.
I don’t understand why more people do not do this. I believe they believe
it to be too true to be true. But it is from the mother of God and your
loving mother that Jesus gave you. It is her own wish that this medal
be given out and used.

Here is some important info about the Miraculous Medal, one of Mother Theresa’s
favorites.

“Have a medal struck… All who wear it will receive GREAT graces; they should wear it
around the neck. GRACES will ABOUND for persons who wear it with CONFIDENCE.”
From the mother of Jesus spoken to sister Catherine Laboure 1830.

“Great graces are often attached to what seems trifling.” St. Margaret Mary Alacoque

“The devotions we practice in honor of the glorious Virgin Mary, however trifling they be,
are very pleasing to her divine Son, …” St. Teresa of Jesus

During this apparition, Mary’s hands had 3 rings on each finger. Each ring gave off
rays of colored light. A few rings did not. Mary said that the lights radiating from
the rings are graces that people ASK for. The rings that didn’t radiate she said
were graces not given because they were NOT asked for.

Have it blessed. The devil hates blessed objects. Keep it on all all times.
Wear her medal in her honor because the devil can’t stand her either.

Then say, “Mary I am asking now for great graces which
you promised to those who ask and believe in what you said.”
Trust her, it works. She is the mother of God. Would she lie?
Your mother wants to help you. It is her gift to you. She promised and she will diliver.
“Great graces are often attached to what seems trifling.” St. Margaret Mary Alacoque
Code: 
 legionofmary.org/miracmedal.html
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“Yes, blessed is she who BELIEVED that the PROMISE made her by the Lord would be FULFILLED.”
(Lk. 1;45) St. Elizabeth
 
Here is an article on spiritual attacks that may be helpful. You may want to read the whole article.

ncregister.com/blog/we-need-to-talk-to-converts-about-spiritual-attack/

Posted by Marie on Wednesday, Mar 30, 2011 10:04 AM (EST):Great article, Jennifer! This notion of spiritual attack occurred to me the other day. I’m a revert to the faith, having completely left Christianity, though never becoming an atheist, for about 15 years. I have never been plagued by more doubt than since I’ve come back to the Church. I finally realized that this doubt is a spiritual attack. It’s been that realization - that since I’m on the right path the devil is throwing everything he’s got at me - that’s made me even stronger in my faith. Thank you for confirming these ideas! God bless!
 
ConservativeOne said:
First, let me say I’ve been away for so long due to schedule - and computer problems. Ironically, today - hours after a seriously evil thought that prompts my thread - I suddenly was able to get on and in here. ???

My religious history is more detailed than I can write. While I do suffer from increased scrupulosity, I believe something evil is happening. I’ve had seriously bad thoughts / wishes recently, which I can only confide to a priest. But as of today at Mass - I had a thought so dangerous to my soul regarding the devil - (I can’t believe it) - that I was afraid to drive home fearing if I died on the way - I’d be lost. I think only a priest’s advice / guidance - maybe, even exorcism can help me. I’m told that a Bishop must approve this and that first a psychiatrist is required. I’m NOT psychiatric material - but something evil is happening, and I need expert spiritual guidance. I DO know something is happening to me beyond normal temptations, and I’m afraid for my soul. I hadn’t said a Rosary for so long - and this morning, I said one before leaving for Mass. Then this?

I can’t believe this is happening but I thank God that I was able to get to the Forum today - it’s been so long. Sorry for being so cryptic - But can anyone suggest a direction for me to turn? There are no more Padre Pio’s for advice (or are there?). What priest can I go to - if even for guidance? God and Our Lady bless you - and please, I ask for your prayers. I’m scared.
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I’m talking generally now and not specifically about you.
Before an exorcism is ever deemed necessary the Church insists that the person undergoes exhaustive medical and psychological tests to prove that nothing physical or mental is the cause.
 
Yes, thank you. I think I’m beyond therapists who take the secular viewpoint but rather more holy / religious viewpoint on this. But I will take advice while seeking priest’s advice.

As for Fred’s advice. Yes, that’s why I’m constantly using Holy Water. Thank you. I’ve been to Paris where Our Lady appeared and have some Miraculous Medals, which were touched to the chair She sat in. (Have to find them though.) I was more centered on pulling out a Brown Scapular.

Please keep good advice coming. God bless you all.
 
Do you pray the prayer to Saint Michael the Archangel that goes like this?

Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our safeguard against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray and do thou oh prince of the heavenly host, by the power of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

Also, I would strongly recommend getting a Miraculous Medal and have it blessed. Another great medal to get would be the Saint Benedict Medal. It requires a special blessing. Here is information on it:

osb.org/gen/medal.html

The approved blessing is also on that site.

That said, I would strongly recommend that you see your doctor and follow any advice that he/she has. You might also want to see a therapist.
 
I can’t speak for all dioceses on requirements before a exorcism is performed. But in
Fr. Fortea’s book, Interview With an Exorcist, p 98:

“No. … Why? A phychiatric evaluation can only speak of possibilities. If the exorcist is certain of possession, then why would he need psychiatric evaluation? In not a few cases, it has been shown that psychiatric illness coexists with demonic possession, but the two realities are distinct. Mental illness does not preclude the possibility of possession.”

Now in his book he does say that the most difficult part of exorcism is not the exorcism itself but determining whether there is need of one. And that usually consists of a panel of three people.

Whether in the USA dioceses some other proceedure is followed, this might be the case.

Just a thought.
 
ConservativeOne said:
Yes, thank you. I think I’m beyond therapists who take the secular viewpoint but rather more holy / religious viewpoint on this. But I will take advice while seeking priest’s advice.

As for Fred’s advice. Yes, that’s why I’m constantly using Holy Water. Thank you. I’ve been to Paris where Our Lady appeared and have some Miraculous Medals, which were touched to the chair She sat in. (Have to find them though.) I was more centered on pulling out a Brown Scapular.

Please keep good advice coming. God bless you all.
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If you have a Brown Scapular that is good, use that. You need this to be installed on you
by a priest who says prayers of installation for the Brown Scapular. They are on this site:
willingshepherds.org/Free%20sacramentals.htm

You may want to print them for the priest to use since this might save a considerable time.
Most priests don’t have them right there to say. So this is a help to them.

If you use the miraculous medal, it sould be worn around the neck and blessed. There are no futher prayers to say for installation, since none are required.

Also hang a holy picture in your room. This need not be blessed to be effective. The same with the crucifix. Although it is nice to have them blessed.

A few thoughts from Mary your mother.
 
I’d say talk to a exorcist priest if possible. I went to a retreat a couple of weeks ago, and a exocrist priest blessed couple thousand of rosaries (he used 7-9 gallons of holy water), and he advised us to give them to people. If the person who weared one of the rosaries, began to feel uncomforable he said to have someone contact a priest immediately.

so try an exorist priest.
 
Don’t minimize your power over evil. An exorcist might help, but may not be necessary. Christ gave His Church many weapons to use in the fight. Avail yourself to all of them. Do not try to find the minimum. Take the “shock and awe” approach.

You already know what to do. It’s all about the grace. 👍
 
Thank you all for the continued replies and advice - so appreciated and needed at a very frightening time for me. I’m scared for my soul. I’m open to suggestions - God bless you. I’m aware that exorcism is done in extreme cases but there have been some serious issues happening to me recently (yesterday - the most horrific) - I’ll leave details out - sorry to be cryptic. I am trying to keep a list of things that are happening, so I can recount them when I find the right priest.

I may have been installed in Brown Scapular at First Communion (?) Received one then. As for holy images, my home is inundated with statues and pictures. No room is without a Crucifix (not even the bathroom) and just about every room has an image of the Sacred Heart, Infant of Prague and Blessed Mother. Of special note: Regarding the suggestion about saying the Rosary, that’s why I mentioned in original post - I hadn’t said one in a long time but for some reason suddenly said one before going to Church yesterday. It was at Mass that the worst happened. Just keep praying for me, dear friends, that I find the right priest - and get this straightened out. I don’t see things improving, and I’m scared for my soul.
 
The devil does nothing without God’s permission. Take some comfort in knowing that God will not permit more than one can handle.

Bless your home and other places where you spend a lot of time. Try using this prayer for the blessing: exorcismus.org/simple-exorcisms/282-prayer-against-malefice

The Missionary Oblates of Mary Immaculate will send you a bottle of Lourdes Water. The suggested donation is $4.00. oblatesusa.org/MAMI/gift1.aspx?ID=377

Saint Benedict Medals with the exorcism blessing are known to be very effective against demons. If you can’t get any, I will send you some.

As I mentioned earlier, it is all about the grace. Sacramental grace is one of our greatest sources of God’s power. Frequent Mass (daily) and Confession (weekly) is the way to go.

Blessed candles and incense are good to use while you pray.

Ask your guardian angel to pray along with you. Make use of prayer contracts.

Start your prayers with the Litany of Saints. Invite all of heaven to pray along with you.

A Mass said for your intention is an extremely powerful prayer.

The prayers of others will help you. I will pray for you.

Keep saying the rosary. The Express Novena is also a good prayer… especially for urgent situations. dxpnet.com/opinion/religion/Express-Novena-to-the-Blessed-Virgin-2650069.asp

Remember that by virtue of Baptism, we are priests. Christ gave us the right to invoke the power of the Holy Spirit in His name. Christ also commanded us to cast out demons and heal in His name.
 
It is in situations like this when you wish there were more ultra holy priests in the world.

The best thing I can think of is to find one and see if you can have him as a spiritual director. If you can get one that is very holy, and who works with you under obedience, it would help so much because then you can follow their guidance with trust.

I know that is what I need. The problem is finding one that holy who is willing to help.

Try not to be afraid. I know its not easy. What helps me most is books on doing God’s will. If you stay in God’s will, the thoughts can say what they want but you will be safe. I think I know what thoughts you are referring to, and don’t worry. You are not alone or the first person by any means.

Have you had anything else happen other than thoughts that is unusual?

God bless!
 
Elisabetta21 said:
It is in situations like this when you wish there were more ultra holy priests in the world.
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Have you had anything else happen other than thoughts that is unusual?

God bless!
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Thanks, for your prayers and suggestions. I need them. Elisabetta, last night, I’ve had what seemed a thought that made me think it was connected…perhaps, just coincidence. But until I itemize these experiences to a priest, I just don’t know. I’m not sure where / who to turn to. Afraid that I will fall into a false sense of security (or lessened fear) for lack of better definition. I know I must find the right priest. Still agonizing.

Question: In the event that I wasn’t “installed” in Brown Scapular (or if it’s not blessed) - does it not have the same efficacy?
 
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