We had been “pounding away” on the demonic presence for nearly two years and “M”, a younger lady in her 20’s, was a lot, a lot better. The evening assaults had ceased; the demonic marks on her physique had principally disappeared; she tolerated an exorcism with out fully going “out;” and in the course of the day she had many extra lucid moments. However the demons had been nonetheless hanging onto one thing.
At one level, she requested for a gathering together with her dad and mom. Because the assembly progressed, it grew to become clear that she wished to inform them something however was having a tough time getting it out. The dad and mom had been affected person and inspired her to take her time. Lastly, with a lot worry and trepidation, she confessed that she had not been trustworthy with them. She had lined up many ugly previous behaviors and painted them over with self-aggrandizing lies. She had been residing a lie.
To her shock, her dad and mom willingly forgave her and informed her how a lot they liked her. Allaying her fears, they mentioned they’d by no means depart her and he or she would all the time be their beloved daughter. Shortly thereafter, arriving again at her house, M vomited up large plenty of black globs. Sometimes, an indication of the lifting of witches’ curses and/or casting out of demons. The black plenty really gave the impression to be shifting and undulating. M was then drained however felt an important weight had been lifted. Whereas the demons weren’t fully gone, a vital milestone had been handed.
Devil is named the “Father of Lies,” (Jn 8:44), Mendacii Pater within the Ceremony of Exorcism. I’ve observed that demons will typically visibly react when the phrase Mendacii Pater is spoken aloud within the Ceremony. Little question they really feel it as a stinging rebuke and the reality which they’re detest to face. Not solely are they compulsive and ordinary liars, their complete life has develop into a lie.
Unwittingly, by residing a lie herself, M gave the demons a maintain on her. Going through the reality and confessing her sin, plus the forgiving love of her dad and mom, was a liberating second. M’s subsequent step was to take her repentance into the confessional to obtain the sacramental graces.
M is making regular progress. However like all processes of liberation for the possessed, there are essential challenges alongside the best way. M confronted this vital problem of dealing with and letting go of the lies in her life with honesty and braveness. I’m happy with her and her dad and mom. I’ve nice confidence she will likely be quickly totally liberated.
Devil is the Father of Lies. Jesus is the “Fact” (Jn 14:6). We’re let out from Devil’s grasp after we confess our sins and reside within the gentle of the Fact.
This put up was initially revealed on CatholicExorcism.org and is reprinted right here with permission.