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An Exorcist Tells His Story |
Author: Gabriele Amorth
Published: 1999-03 |
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 substantive, sober, authoritative
I've read from time to time many books on this subject and this and Fr. Amorth's other book are perhaps the most in-depth and detailed of any written. No fluff here...solid material and riveting. I also highly recommend
Donald Omand's book Experiences of a Present Day Exorcist but it is out of print.
Excellent book for lay people and Priests.
What I thought would be a scary book, instead strengthened my faith and gave me new insight. Instead of promoting fear, it inspires hope and strength. Powerful deliverance prayers for lay people included as well. Fr. Amorth really tells it like it is and lets people know how to protect themselves. Would like to see more Priests and Ministers alike stand up like this. Found out more about the real reason for the Bible in the first 47 pages than I've realized in 59 years. Don't be afraid to buy this book...it's terrific!
An Exorcist Tells His Story
A unique and critically important book for Catholic bishops and priests who are the ordinary ministers of persons under diabolical influence.
A Brave and Sober look at a very REAL Problem
I just read a book that I am really glad I read. It is called An Exorcist tells his story by Fr. Gabriele Amorth.
The book confirms what I always knew,An Exorcist Tells His Story that the devil is indeed real, possession is indeed real, and the fact that his antics are taken so lightly is why he is on the rise. According to Amorth, one of the major factors contributing to the increase of demonic influences is western consumerism. Many people have lost their faith because of materialism and a hedonistic lifestyle.
Another contributing factor is the concept that modern sciences like psychology and psychiatry can explain all human conduct. Witchcraft, spiritualism, and other aspects of the occult are on TV, and books dealing with them are on newsstands.
The church has become "soft" on the issue of Satan claiming that "he doesn't exist" or that he is not able to do things that would require an exorcist. The act of exorcism some in the church say outlived its usefulness a few hundred years ago. Each diocese should have at least one exorcist, but most bishops won't appoint one.
He did an entire chapter on witchcraft saying it is a direct cult of Satan. There is no difference spiritually between black and white magic. Many people who are possessed and get no help from the church, turn to wizards and other sorceress who simply use another spell to get them involved even deeper.
The weapons the Christian has against are truth, justice, faith and the double edge sward of God's word. However the sorceress have the power of destruction, and Satan's army to continue to wear them down.
Amorth makes an interesting statement about superstition. He says, where religion fails, superstition increases. The cold irony of that is that sadly, those in positions to actually fight the devil are saying he either doesn't exist or is at worse, a minor nuisance.
Amorth cites many verses where Christ expelled demons. He also gave the power to those who believe in him. Many protestants do exorcisms and they still realize that evil is alive and well. My favorite line in the entire book is where he says that those who do not believe in Satan are essentially saying they don't believe Christ came. After all, he came to combat Satan. So if there is no devil then why did he need to come to earth and fight for our souls??.
Many Catholics have discovered the practice of deliverance from Christians of other traditions, mainly Pentecostals. The books they still read come from these.
He cited several experiences of his own while doing exorcisms and told some pretty bizzair stories. However the book was not written like a Hollywood style horror flick. He told enough real life events to keep it interesting but he mostly focused on the symptoms of possession, the reasons for it and what the Catholic Church should do about it.
I enjoyed that one so much I am now reading the second one called An Exorcist, more stories.
 Wildly eccentric but no doubt truthful
Fr Benedict Groeschel hits the nail on the head in his introduction when he says that Fr Amorth speaks of "a world that vacillates between severe rationalism and wild speculation." Inconsistency, a certain wildness and an intended humour must also be added to the list:
"It is often said that the cat is an animal who "absorbs spirits" and that evil spirits assume the resemblance of a cat to go undetected. For certain warlocks and some forms of magic the use of cats is fundamental. I want to make it clear that this is not the fault of this charming house pet." (page 127) I admit that this last sentence made me laugh aloud.
He also gives useful plumbing advice: "Nothing must be thrown into the toilet or sink; when this happens, often the entire hourse is flooded or every drain becomes plugged" (page 135)
For an example of wild speculation, see pages 160 and 161 on sorcerors: "I will mention again that healings can occur through demonic intervention possibly under the guise of extraterresterial beings or guiding souls"
Nonetheless, notwithstanding these faults, Fr Amorth's testimonies are in line with the Word of God and sacred tradition. We would be foolish to ignore his warnings concerning the real activity of fallen angels in the life of the world; until the end of time, Satan remains the Prince of this World. Only blindness can prevent us from seeing this fact.
I would recommend his second book; it has more balance and less wildness.
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