"Unbound" and Deliverance Ministries

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Has anybody read “Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance” by Neal Lozano? What do you think about it? I read it several years ago and liked it and feel I am in need of deliverance for myself. Does anyone know of a priest in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area that knows anything about deliverance?
 
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Has anybody read “Unbound: A Practical Guide to Deliverance” by Neal Lozano? What do you think about it? I read it several years ago and liked it and feel I am in need of deliverance for myself. Does anyone know of a priest in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area that knows anything about deliverance?
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Hi, there.

My small knowledge taught to me regarding this subject suggests that a practicing Catholic that attends Mass regularly, lives out their faith rather than observing it and attends confession twice a year or so has very, very little to fear from spiritual influences.

To be a practicing Catholic means that we are not on a razor’s edge precipice between good and evil, where the devil can tip us in an instant. The devil searches out the non-practicing, the relative, the ambivalent people who claim a faith but do not practice. It sounds like you are certainly not of this group.

I have not read the book. Reviews suggest it is a balanced and insightful introspective on the rarity of and problems that can arise from demonic influences.

If you are concerned with your own spiritual integrity, you should visit your parish priest to talk about it. From there, a spiritual counselor may be the ticket to reduce your anxiety in the matter.

God bless.
 
I’m sorry to interrupt and I’m sure this is in a previous answer somewhere, but I’m in an urgent situation where I need to make a decision soon. I read somewhere that sometimes mental illness is misdiagnosed and that the problem is actually evil spirits that have entered the soul by one’s own actions or against one’s will, perhaps as a child. I have had problems for as long as I can remember, there are too many to get into. I was finally clinically diagnosed 5 years ago and have yet to find anything that helps. I’ve even tried electro convulsive therapy. I’ve read several books like The Imitation of Christ and The Imitation of Mary and they make perfect sense. While mental illness is real, all signs lead me to believe that the root of MY problem is a lack of trust in God. That’s the short version, it’s obviously more complex than that. The problem is, I know that complete submission to God’s will takes time. I understand everything I’ve read, but I feel there is an obstacle or obstacles blocking me from accomplishing this. Last night, I woke up at 2 a.m., then at 3 a.m., I prayed the Chaplet and the Rosary. While praying, I felt a powerful urge to explore a deliverance and/or intergenerational healing through a priest. I know both are controversial and/or perhaps against what the Cathlic Church. I’ve read about deliverance and several of the things that can allegedly cause evil spirits to enter the soul have occured in my life, one of them as a child. So my question is, do I pursue this angle seriously or not? I understand the belief that through the sacraments and a strong spiritual life, we should not have to fear evil (but of course, be aware of it). And AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH! BTW, my wife wants a divorce and so the urgency is that I have to decide on what the right thing to do for my marriage is but I feel this (my need to trust God) needs to be addressed first because I have actually seen good (I’ve come closer to God) come from our 2-month separation (her choice, not mine) and want to be guided by my faith in all my future decisions. The divorce is from the years of her dealing with my illness and I fully understand her feelings. I do not want a divorce AT ALL, I have not abused her physically, but emotionally, and not on purpose ever. I believe we can resolve the problems but she has flat out given up, last time, fed up! I hope I don’t get kicked off for my long rambling question…
 
Rmv_Jr said:
I’m sorry to interrupt and I’m sure this is in a previous answer somewhere, but I’m in an urgent situation where I need to make a decision soon. I read somewhere that sometimes mental illness is misdiagnosed and that the problem is actually evil spirits that have entered the soul by one’s own actions or against one’s will, perhaps as a child. I have had problems for as long as I can remember, there are too many to get into. I was finally clinically diagnosed 5 years ago and have yet to find anything that helps. I’ve even tried electro convulsive therapy. I’ve read several books like The Imitation of Christ and The Imitation of Mary and they make perfect sense. While mental illness is real, all signs lead me to believe that the root of MY problem is a lack of trust in God. That’s the short version, it’s obviously more complex than that. The problem is, I know that complete submission to God’s will takes time. I understand everything I’ve read, but I feel there is an obstacle or obstacles blocking me from accomplishing this. Last night, I woke up at 2 a.m., then at 3 a.m., I prayed the Chaplet and the Rosary. While praying, I felt a powerful urge to explore a deliverance and/or intergenerational healing through a priest. I know both are controversial and/or perhaps against what the Cathlic Church. I’ve read about deliverance and several of the things that can allegedly cause evil spirits to enter the soul have occured in my life, one of them as a child. So my question is, do I pursue this angle seriously or not? I understand the belief that through the sacraments and a strong spiritual life, we should not have to fear evil (but of course, be aware of it). And AAAARRRRGGGGHHHHHH! BTW, my wife wants a divorce and so the urgency is that I have to decide on what the right thing to do for my marriage is but I feel this (my need to trust God) needs to be addressed first because I have actually seen good (I’ve come closer to God) come from our 2-month separation (her choice, not mine) and want to be guided by my faith in all my future decisions. The divorce is from the years of her dealing with my illness and I fully understand her feelings. I do not want a divorce AT ALL, I have not abused her physically, but emotionally, and not on purpose ever. I believe we can resolve the problems but she has flat out given up, last time, fed up! I hope I don’t get kicked off for my long rambling question…
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RMV,

We on the forums can certainly offer our prayers and advice, but we can’t substitute for professional assistance or direction, spiritual or otherwise.

The stress caused by the problems you face could be making things worse. Don’t rely solely on prayer–it’s very beneficial, but putting expectations to it turns God into a vending machine or magic wand. I doubt that evil spirits have entered you, but your anxieties and other real-life issues are obviously causing issue.

If you haven’t returned to a psychiatrist, it’s not a bad idea, particularly in working out your anxiety. For all else, trust in God that your life is moving in the direction that it is for a reason, even if you don’t like it. Go to confession and leave those troubles you’ve caused behind–that’s one gift from God you can use now. See the story of Job for inspiration. And seek a priest for counseling. He may direct you to a spiritual counselor.

God bless.
 
Back to the original question, I am currently reading the book and finding it to be very helpful. Lozano also has a new book out called Resisting the Devil which explains deliverance prayer from more of a Catholic viewpoint. I highly recommend it. I would love to attend one of his conferences, but they are mostly held in PA.
 
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Hi, there.

My small knowledge taught to me regarding this subject suggests that a practicing Catholic that attends Mass regularly, lives out their faith rather than observing it and attends confession twice a year or so has very, very little to fear from spiritual influences.

To be a practicing Catholic means that we are not on a razor’s edge precipice between good and evil, where the devil can tip us in an instant. The devil searches out the non-practicing, the relative, the ambivalent people who claim a faith but do not practice. It sounds like you are certainly not of this group.

I have not read the book. Reviews suggest it is a balanced and insightful introspective on the rarity of and problems that can arise from demonic influences.

If you are concerned with your own spiritual integrity, you should visit your parish priest to talk about it. From there, a spiritual counselor may be the ticket to reduce your anxiety in the matter.

God bless.
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I have read, and re-read the book. The prayer model in Unbound is not a substitute for the sacrament of Confession. But I deeply encourage you to seek out a deliverance ministry. Especially do so if you have areas in your life that you feel are not at peace or not of God. The devil tempts the faithful just as much as the non-religious, and there are many entryways to spiritual bondage that we face in this broken world.

Everything in the book is supported by Scripture. ex. we pray for deliverance in the authority of Jesus Christ every time we pray the Our Father. I love where it explains that spiritual bondage does not carry the extremity of total possession, requiring an exorcism, but rather is the stronger presence of a bad spirit to limit your freedom in Jesus Christ.

Deliverance prayer is simply speaking aloud a renunciation of Satan, his works, and his empty promises; forgiving those who have hurt us for their specific actions; speaking in the authority of Jesus Christ, as He commanded us to do; and requesting a blessing from the Lord to fill us so that we are not an empty house and therefore vulnerable to greater temptation.
 
The five keys of deliverance in the book unbound should be read and down by ALL Catholics!!! To say the Devil and his demons are under everything is untrue to believe they don’t have an influence in our lives would not be true. Many people including rosary praying,confession every week, and daily Mass goes have spiritual problems weather they believe it or not. Emotional or something that blocks them from being the best Christian they can be. Neal Lozano’s book has helped and healed me in numerous ways and I look forward to his confrences some day soon. Those that feel they are to pious and no need of deliverance are sadly rooted in pride and wear a Christian mask.
 
Hello,

I am sorry that you never got your question answered and hope you found a prayer team. If not, here are prayer groups around the Twin Cities that does Unbound Ministry:

UNBOUND Prayer Teams:

For more information, or to schedule a prayer session,
call one of the following locations:

Church of St. Paul
Ham Lake, MN
763-226-4679 or 763-757-6910

St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Mendota Heights, MN
651-452-4550

Jesus Heals Ministry
Bloomington, MN
651-695-9202

St. Stephen’s Catholic Church
Hispanic Ministry
Minneapolis, MN
612-767-2430

God bless you!
 
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