I can see demons

[Lost_Wanderer]

Evil works if you believe in it. If you rebuke it in the name of Jesus you will be OK! Don’t let Hasboro fool you. I worked for them and they are nice to work for. We need work in this country and i would never sign that. boycott china.Boycott Playboy, Yemen,don’t let the devil get you down, hang on to the alter of God and tell satan to go to hell! ragettyann.

Sorry, but this is quite humorous. Spiritual entities such as demons can only be cast out by priests and such and only when they are granted the authority.

Then again, you definitely sound like a typical Protestant charismatic. Can’t say you guys know much about real Exorcism and Demonology outside of the stuff you hear the likes of Benny Hinn preach to ya. :\

I signed the boycott. Just because they are “nice” to work for, doesn’t mean what they do isn’t evil. They manufacture these divination tools to little kids. It is inherently evil.

I really can’t agree with you all on the boycott thing. Thousands of people offer ideas for toys. You can’t just lump one entire company of workers just because some idiot suggested something like that for their toy line. For all we know, I doubt even half the people at Hasbro are aware of something like that is being sold with all the hundreds of other toys they market.

 

[crazzeto]

I have been searching for the truth for years. I am a Christ follower and I have begun and stopped RCIA many times due to being taunted by demons. It scares me away from God’s One Church. People say I am either crazy or truly blessed. I am craving the Eucharist. I currently go to a Protestant church and I feel something missing. When I prayed about it, I got my sign when this church did a symbolic gesture of The Last Supper today. Just a symbol, IRK! I have to experience the body and blood of Christ! That is what is missing for me. But when I get closeto The Church, His Church, I put myself to sleep saying Hail Mary’s to fight against demons that scare me. They go away when I am not persuing the Catholic Faith. I have been seen by psychologists and therapists because I was afraid I was crazy. Well, I’m not. This is real. Any advice on how to fight this or anyone who has gone through thistoo please help.

Try this prayer, in addition to the Hail Mary:

ourladyswarriors.org/prayer/michael.htm

Saint Michael the Archangel,
defend us in battle.
Be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.
May God rebuke him, we humbly pray;
and do Thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host -
by the Divine Power of God -
cast into hell, satan and all the evil spirits,
who roam throughout the world seeking the ruin of souls.

Amen.

I would also suggesting trying to say one Chaplet of the Rosary a day. If you’re unsure how to, you can check out catholic.org

catholic.org/prayers/rosary.php

Also I’ll attach a PDF I made for my 6th grade CCD class. I wrapped it in a .zip file for you.

 

[BluesPicker]

Well, to those who say that demons can’t be cast out by Protestants & those from Protestant Charismatics Renewal who invoke the Name of Jesus Christ in complete Faith and Trust in Hope, you contradict what many Roman Catholic priests and brothers say. Priests like Frs. Gabriel Amorth. José Antonio Fortea, Malichi Martin & Clifford Graham and Dom Benedict Heron, OSB. And you don’t get more Roman Catholic than that.

 Jesus Christ did not perform miracles just to relieve our ills.He used these "signs" and wonders to prove to us His Divinity, that His Kingdom had arrived to believe in Him as our Saviour.  Our Lord and Master suffered. Suffering whether through possession,oppression, infestations, temptations conforms us to Christ, who said "take up your Cross daily,

deny yourself, and follow me."

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Well, to those who say that demons can’t be cast out by Protestants & those from Protestant Charismatics Renewal who invoke the Name of Jesus Christ in complete Faith and Trust in Hope, you contradict what many Roman Catholic priests and brothers say. Priests like Frs. Gabriel Amorth. José Antonio Fortea, Malichi Martin & Clifford Graham and Dom Benedict Heron, OSB. And you don’t get more Roman Catholic than that.

Exact quotes please? I’ve read a bit of Amorth and nowhere have I ever seen him recognize the validity of exorcisms done outside Church authority.

 

[TheRock88]

Exact quotes please? I’ve read a bit of Amorth and nowhere have I ever seen him recognize the validity of exorcisms done outside Church authority.

I’ll remind you of a story from scripture: Luke 9.49: ’ john spoke up. ‘Master’ he said ‘we saw a man casting out devils in your name and because he is not with us we tried to stop him’. But jesus said, ‘You must not stop him: anyone who is not against you is for you’.

 

[MtnDwellar]

I believe that success in casting out demons probably depends upon multiple factors. Two of them were revealed in Mathew. Jesus told the disciples that these kind cannot be cast out by you unless you pray and fast. Here he tells us that there are different levels of demons. Some of them are easier to deal with than others. He also tells us that it is a matter of faith. Faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains.

I have heard lay people claiming to have cast out demons. They probably did. There are demons and there are DEMONS.

Since the priest actually doesn’t have the power, but acts as an instrument, why does he seem to have to be in the same house as the person needing the exorcism?

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

I’ll remind you of a story from scripture: Luke 9.49: ’ john spoke up. ‘Master’ he said ‘we saw a man casting out devils in your name and because he is not with us we tried to stop him’. But jesus said, ‘You must not stop him: anyone who is not against you is for you’.

Ever read Acts 19:15?

Unless you wanna prove the Bible contradicts itself. :ehh:

 

[InspiritCarol]

Ever read Acts 19:15?

Unless you wanna prove the Bible contradicts itself. :ehh:

Nothing shuts out the light faster than pride. Thank you God for helping us to overcome these faults.

So. With all due respect, Lost Wanderer, there is nothing about this statement from Acts that contradicts Luke 9:14.

If we look at the context:
13Some Jews who went around driving out evil spirits tried to invoke the name of the Lord Jesus over those who were demon-possessed. They would say, “In the name of Jesus, whom Paul preaches, I command you to come out.” 14Seven sons of Sceva, a Jewish chief priest, were doing this. 15(One day) the evil spirit answered them, “Jesus I know, and I know about Paul, but who are you?” 16Then the man who had the evil spirit jumped on them and overpowered them all. He gave them such a beating that they ran out of the house naked and bleeding.

This is referring to THESE Jews in THIS one circumstance. To carry it over to include all believers in all Demoniac cases is going way too far. Remember, too the Demon the disciples could not cast out and that Jesus said required “prayer and fasting”. They are not simple creatures for us to take lightly.

Also I have misplaced my copy of Fr. Amorth’s “Interview With an Exorcist” but I distinctly remember his account of a man whom he (Fr. Amorth) could not help, but who returned to him some time later after being prayed over for hours by Pentecostal sounding people (not Catholic). This worked. He returned to give the account to Fr. and thank him for his efforts.

Mea Culpa. I hate it when people don’t give references & here I am doing it; I have been in labor for 3 weeks and let me tell you, it is not a good place to be (I’ll find it directly). I felt the need to respond because I want to help you see where you might be in dangerous territory.

Remember Mark’s account of Bartemeus? He was clueless about everything except for his love for Jesus and Jesus loved him for that. Please don’t introduce further strife into our discussions with our Protestant brothers and sisters. Who are you to judge whom God will answer or not?

 

[Lost_Wanderer]

Remember Mark’s account of Bartemeus? He was clueless about everything except for his love for Jesus and Jesus loved him for that. Please don’t introduce further strife into our discussions with our Protestant brothers and sisters. Who are you to judge whom God will answer or not?

My only issue with Protestants is that they they tend to be too charismatic and think the devil is just some harmless, cartoon red guy with horns and a pointy tail.

Demonic activity is a serious matter. Saying “Jesus” alone just doesn’t cut it for such a scary situation. It’s too simple-minded.

Another danger comes when we have the likes of Bob Larson walking around. Ever heard of him? :ehh:

Then again, Protestant or Catholic, I have issues with people dumbing down the devil. >:\

 

[BluesPicker]

I can’t hardly post due to a computer malfunction. Read “An Exorcist: More Stories.” There is a sucessful Prostestant exorcism described on pgs. 122-125. Whilel pgs. 92-102 give support to the Catholic Charismatic Renewal. This is a broad subject but as long as Pope Benedict XVI gives support to the CCR then the Catholic World View should reflect his view.

 

[Benadam]

Protestants are able to cast out certain demons. I say certain demons because I’ve yet to come across a protestant exorcising a powerfull intellect. I’ve only seen deliverance from less powerfull demons that attach to the lower powers of sense.
Demons that call themselves ‘anger’ ‘rage’ lust’ and such.

 

[InspiritCarol]

Good response, just a couple things…

My only issue with Protestants is that they they tend to be too charismatic and think the devil is just some harmless, cartoon red guy with horns and a pointy tail.

Two things here. First “charismatic” means endowed with gifts of the Holy Spirit. Something we, as Catholics take for granted because we have Christ within us at all times through the Eucharist. Those poor souls can’t help needing to reach out, we can pray that they learn to listen to Jesus’ words in John 6, but until then they gotta get it however they can. Still, I consider myself a Catholic Charismatic (we’re out there) in that I feel God’s presence strongly through the Holy Spirit, and claim some small gift of discernment among other things. (Thank you God). But I TOTALLY know what you mean about the over-the-top nonsense where it seems like they’re just trying to prove (a little too hard) that God is in their space. It’s creepy. I’m just saying: don’t lump 'em all together & show some compassion since they’ve been lied to for generations now.

Second is that true charismatics do not take spiritual warfare lightly in any sense of the word. It is only the fools and the fakers in my experience that do so at their own peril.

Demonic activity is a serious matter. Saying “Jesus” alone just doesn’t cut it for such a scary situation. It’s too simple-minded.

YES! That’s what I said in a previous post. I just don’t get why people are so arrogant.

Another danger comes when we have the likes of Bob Larson walking around. Ever heard of him? :ehh:

Wow. I hadn’t heard of THIS particular fool before but … I googled him and … wow. I’ve certainly seen plenty of his kind out there though. I wonder if they know how much they are tools of the devil by leading so many sheep astray and providing fodder for ridicule of the Most High?

Oh. And does it bother anyone else when non-priests dress like priests? It seems like there should be a law against it. UG!

Then again, Protestant or Catholic, I have issues with people dumbing down the devil. >:\

Most of my Catholic High School friends doubt the existence of the Devil. I did. God showed me the light. What a fool I’ve been… The devil has a great arsenal in the whole media arena.

I guess I’m just saying that Satan’s all about division and it’s really helping the devil to draw generalizations and make assumptions at the Catholic/Protestant line. It’s much better to give each other the benefit of the doubt before that whole stone casting thing .

I think we agree at the core though that NO ONE should EVER take demonic activity lightly or assume they can take control of a situation. Actual exorcisms must always be left to the experts. Always.

Though in the case of the OP, there seems to be no real possession, just oppression that God has granted her the ability to see.

I think God will provide for her the means to see this through. Don’t you?
STILL in labor - pls pray for me - ug

 

[Dominic_Brother]

I have not read all the posts so my advice may not be the best, but more likely, it is complimentary advice.

Here’s my take.

You say *,”I have been searching for the truth for years.” * Good, your search is over. The truth is with the Catholic Church.

You say “…due to being taunted by demons. It scares me away from God’s One Church.”

Ridiculous. You are with us. Look, you are a Christian; at least I assume you have been baptized! This means you believe in one God represented in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Since it is your desire to be a Catholic, you are already a Catholic by desire! These demons are trying to make you believe you are not part of the One True Church. Even if you consider yourself a protestant, as long as you remain believing in the Trinity and rejecting evil (represented here as faith and good words) I have no doubt you are saved.

On my own, I am no match for the weakest of the weakest of demons out there. Only with the help of Jesus can a demon can be chained. Remember, alone you are powerless.

If you are not hallucinating, then the demons appearing to you are likely very weak ones. Demons are not perfect, they do make mistakes. Their mistake was that they revealed themselves to you. This will actually strengthen your faith! You have a great opportunity to get them chained. A great “good work”.

My advice is to put your RCIA course on hold for now learn to say the rosary. Get it blessed by a priest/deacon. Find a rosary prayer group in your area. It is best if you pray with others in church or home. Praying the rosary alone will work too. You can also join and place a petition in one of the rosary prayer groups on this site requesting help for deliverance from this problem. God willing, you will finish the RCIA course in due time, be patient, it is a virtue.

I am surprised the demons have not scared you away from this site.

Thanks for telling us about your problem. Lets get these demons chained. I will pray for you and I am sure others here are praying for you too.

God Bless.

 

[j_o_r_g_e]

Dear Brittany:

Since you have been screened somehow by a psychologist, according to your original post, then I would say you should find who is the authorized exorcist in your own diocese.

In some dioceses, exorcists are allowed to pray over people who have not been possessed but suffer from other forms of demonic attack such as obsession or influence.

Also, even though the rite of solemn exorcism is a Catholic sacramental, the person for whom it’s being performed doesn’t have to be a Catholic. The Church doesn’t deny that help when it’s needed for people of other denominations, atheists or people who practice Islam.

So my advice is this: find who the exorcist priest in your Catholic diocese is, and tell him about the things you see and that you have already been to a psychologist to explore your options. Get his advice, maybe he will make it stop right away (it’s been known to happen), maybe he will ask you to do other things (like praying more, for instance). Don’t stop praying yourself (St. Michael’s Prayer, the Rosary specially). Live as close as you can to Christ.

If these are demons and are trying so hard to stop you from joining the Catholic Church then God must have a very good and special reason for you to be in. Don’t give up!

I will pray for you. I hope you will become our sister in the Faith soon.

 

[benedictus2]

And what are the chances that this person is going through something some saints experienced? I would think it’s far more likely that there is mental illness here. The Church for example will not authorize an exorcism until it’s determined that the symptoms are not being caused by a mental illness.

That is true. However,I suggest you get the DVD “An Interview with an Exorcist”.

They do determine first that it is not a mental illness. And they can tell. This exorcist speaks of people who have been in a mental institution for some time and after exorcism are well again, just like that.

If you think that the stuff in the movie “The Exorcist” is all make believe, well this will make you think again.

And yes, these people do see demons. St Therese of Lisseux saw a demon and it fled when she traced the sign of the cross on the ground.

The greatest deceit that the devil has convinced most of us is that he doesn’t exist.

But the one thing that this priest emphasizes is the power of the Mass. Also, that sin is a greater danger than possesion.

The sacraments are very iimportant in this battle.

 

[benedictus2]

I have been searching for the truth for years. I am a Christ follower and I have begun and stopped RCIA many times due to being taunted by demons. It scares me away from God’s One Church. People say I am either crazy or truly blessed. I am craving the Eucharist. I currently go to a Protestant church and I feel something missing. When I prayed about it, I got my sign when this church did a symbolic gesture of The Last Supper today. Just a symbol, IRK! I have to experience the body and blood of Christ! That is what is missing for me. But when I get closeto The Church, His Church, I put myself to sleep saying Hail Mary’s to fight against demons that scare me. They go away when I am not persuing the Catholic Faith. I have been seen by psychologists and therapists because I was afraid I was crazy. Well, I’m not. This is real. Any advice on how to fight this or anyone who has gone through thistoo please help.

The devil will try to prevent you from receiving Christ in the Eucharist so it is important that you stick with RCIA.

This account of the Exorcism of Nicola Aubrey might also help
olrl.org/stories/exorcism.shtml

Bear in mind though that Christ has crushed the head of the devil. The devil is powerless against Our Lady so pray the Hail Mary so that she may pray for your NOW.

 

[fabricdragon]

i see you have gotten much good advice…

many priests, sadly, are not well informed on demonic attacks. also they have a LOT of crazy people come up, so i understand that “the odds are” that no one walking in for help is really having demons assault them.
there ARE trained exorcists and deliverance ministers.
however… worst case scenario… you cant find one near you … you have to work on this yourself and with the church.

go to a Catholic church, and get Holy water. they sell the bottles, the Holy water is free… (although you may have to ask for it, as people do odd stuff)

If you can? get blessed oil, but honestly HW is your front line artillary

get a Rosary and have it blessed (get several) carry one with you at ALL TIMES as a reminder of the protection and life of our Lord. i suggest www.rosaryarmy.com they will send you a free one! you can also learn to make your own from that site.
St Pio always called the Rosary “his weapon” and my signature line is from St Dominic.

wear a Scapular. it is a symbol of our constant prayer and the protection of the church. info and scapulars HERE:
sistersofcarmel.com/brown-scapulars-brown-scapular-of-our-lady-of-mount-carmel.php
it will need to be blessed also

pray
pray constantly (easier with a Rosary, i find)
especially the prayer for St Michael’ s aid:

Saint Michael, the Archangel, defend us in the battle. Be our protection against the malice and snares of the Devil. We humbly beseech God to command him. And do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly Host, by the powers of God, cast into Hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls.

until you may lawfully accept communion… you may still go to “adoration” that is where people sit with 9and pray) in front of the Lord’s Presence in the Host.

 

[Mikulas_Niece]

I have been searching for the truth for years. I am a Christ follower and I have begun and stopped RCIA many times due to being taunted by demons. It scares me away from God’s One Church. People say I am either crazy or truly blessed. I am craving the Eucharist. I currently go to a Protestant church and I feel something missing. When I prayed about it, I got my sign when this church did a symbolic gesture of The Last Supper today. Just a symbol, IRK! I have to experience the body and blood of Christ! That is what is missing for me. But when I get closeto The Church, His Church, I put myself to sleep saying Hail Mary’s to fight against demons that scare me. They go away when I am not persuing the Catholic Faith. I have been seen by psychologists and therapists because I was afraid I was crazy. Well, I’m not. This is real. Any advice on how to fight this or anyone who has gone through thistoo please help.

I believe you, because I have gone through this also. Get back in the RCIA program ASAP! The events of this experiance you are going through can be turned against them IF you choose to follow Christ’s path. It will strengthen your faith in God and is a GREAT way to turn your suffering into graces for God.

I was born into thew Catholic Faith. I walked away from my faith when I was a teen and throughout the course of my life, committed major mortal sins. I was a miserable soul. Nothing made me happy and I felt as if I didn’t belong on this earth. The first occasion of my seeing demons, they took on form of people in my life and I didn’t know it was them. They told me things about future events and I thought it was all a joke. A joke between “Friends”. Until what they told me started to happen, word for word. Most of that (now I know, HELLISH conversation) revolved around pop culture, wars and events in my personal life. At the end of the “Conversation” the person I thought I was talking to, a co-worker told me that if I ever spoke of this, he would deny the conversation ever took place and people would think I was “Nuts”. This first happened to me in the spring of 1997. Because of this particular conversation, and my trying to enplane the events and everything that had happened to me that day, my friends and family believed I had a serious psychological problem. When events would happen that were told to me, I would remember it as it was happening. It caused me serious suffering because I couldn’t change the events. The more I tried, the more people thought I was insane. It was also at that time, when I would start to experience these things, that I would smell an extremely foul odor. The odor I KNEW in my heart was the evil one, because the smell alone was terrifying. I did not see who was there with me, but I knew he was there. I spent weeks in mental hospitals, spent most of my money on psychological drugs that I didn’t need throughout most of the late 90’s and confronted this co-worker in regards to this and he said he had NO CLUE what I was talking about. For a time I would be OK, but I KNEW that evel force was stalking me.

It was then, I returned to my faith to seek shelter. When I did, everything evil disappeared. I thought I was OK and stopped going to mass again because “MY THINKING” was so distorted I thought God would never forgive me and this torment was my punishment. This was in 2001that I stopped but still prayed. I was also re evaluated at this time by another Dr, who stated I was FINE and misdiagnosed. Events that were spoken about that day in 97, still continued (As they still do today) but I held on to my belief that God was watching over me and dealt with it as knowing I couldn’t change it. God was in my heart and was still calling me to attend mass. It was finally in 2005 that I returned to my faith once again and knew I had to stay! In attending mass, I finally learned there is NO SIN God will not forgive. For all the mortal sin on my soul I carried, God STILL wanted me to repent, change my life and “Come Home”. And I did as HE wanted from that point on, rather then thinking I had all the answers. I gave my sinful self away and took on what God has given to me. There has been only one other occasion that the “Foul Smelling Liar” has made his presence known to me very recently. On that occasion, I drenched myself in prayer, attended mass, visited the Blessed Sacrament and came to find out much more that our Lord was presenting to me in regards to “Self Deception” living in “Illusion” verses the “PERCEPTION” God has of us, and how distorted our own perception can be. DO NOT let the Foul Smelling Liar take you over! Know for a fact, God wins always and put on HIS Armor, the armor that can NOT be pierced.

I take these events as my cross to carry. With Christ at my side, I do not let them consume me. The suffering I have because of them has brought me closer to God then I could have ever dreamed. I offer the suffering I have had of the events up to God and know one day, God will reveal all. I also no longer ask why, but rather, what do you need me to do for you Lord.

God bless you! Stay on the Lords path!

 

[Mikulas_Niece]

they look like super hideous looking human beings w/ distorted features that humans don’t usually have… and some look half-animal/half human… .

it’s been a long time since i saw the ones i saw… i think i kinda shut memory to some extent, but i do remember some of them looking like that…

also, some saints have described demons as looking like black dogs…

no wonder i despise dogs…

I recently was in the middle of a discussion (Via Facebook) with my niece who was baptized Catholic but had not only walked away from the Catholic Faith, but said she wrote a letter to the the Pope and denounced the faith completely.

I have gone through a conversion of heart, and in this conversation with her, the things she said to me were so vile and repulsive I was in horror for her soul on reading what she had wrote. I had to walk away from the computer. I went outside to my back deck and I could see her standing in front of me saying these things. I could see her body in a grotesque rotting form. Her face looked as if she was decomposing. The look on her face was horrifying but I could see she was in so much pain. She was suffering greatly. I will never forget that look on her face. I pray for her often as I pray for all who denounce God and faith.

 

[crystal_waters]

I have been searching for the truth for years. I am a Christ follower and I have begun and stopped RCIA many times due to being taunted by demons. It scares me away from God’s One Church. People say I am either crazy or truly blessed. I am craving the Eucharist. I currently go to a Protestant church and I feel something missing. When I prayed about it, I got my sign when this church did a symbolic gesture of The Last Supper today. Just a symbol, IRK! I have to experience the body and blood of Christ! That is what is missing for me. But when I get closeto The Church, His Church, I put myself to sleep saying Hail Mary’s to fight against demons that scare me. They go away when I am not persuing the Catholic Faith. I have been seen by psychologists and therapists because I was afraid I was crazy. Well, I’m not. This is real. Any advice on how to fight this or anyone who has gone through thistoo please help.

id recommend saying the saint michael prayer, the rosary, chaplet of divine mercy…saying the names of jesus and mary is said to make demons flee according to the saints, as is holy water…but remember that nothing happens without gods say so, so if they are appearing to you then god is maybe using it to build you up stronger spiritually…