Playing at exorcism: INADVISABLE

[JohnPaulTwoToo]

Good discussion. Thought I’d share a good recent article with the readers:

A Case of Demonic Possession

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[kevstar31]

However, there are some blessings which a layman may use. For example, in 1890 Pope Leo XIII published a simple exorcism that could be used by the faithful to repel demons with the aid of Holy Water. I make use of this on a regular basis, as do many people. I have found it to be quite beneficial.

1. Canon 1172 of the Code of Canon Law declares that no one may licitly perform exorcisms on those who are possessed [obsessos], unless he has obtained particular and express permission from the local ordinary (section 1), and it decrees that this permission is to be granted by the Ordinary only to priests who are outstanding in piety, knowledge, prudence, and integrity of life (section 2). Bishops are therefore strongly urged to enforce the observance of these prescriptions.

1. It follows also from these same prescriptions that Christ’s faithful may not employ the formula of exorcism against Satan and the fallen angels which is excerpted from that formula made official by order of the Supreme Pontiff Leo XIII, and certainly may not use the entire text of that exorcism. Let all bishops take care to admonish the faithful about this matter whenever such instruction is required.

1. Finally, for the same reasons, Bishops are asked to guard lest those who lack the required power attempt to lead assemblies in which prayers are employed to obtain liberation from demons, and in the course of which the demons are directly disturbed and an attempt is made to determine their identity. This applies even to cases which, although they do not involve true diabolical possession, nevertheless are seen in some way to manifest diabolical influence.

ewtn.com/library/CURIA/CDFEXORC.htm

 

[Joe_Kelley]

The Saint Michael prayer is effective and for use by all. Also the Our Father -Deliver us from evil - is good.