
Why All the Fascination With the Devil and Exorcism?
The curiosity exhibited by many Catholics toward demonic activity is real — and troubling.
The curiosity exhibited by many Catholics toward demonic activity is real — and troubling.
How tough a Catholic are you? How would you have done with the Catholic Church’s practice of fasting if you lived 100 years ago? Today we discuss ‘Lent and Fasting (Now and Then)’ with Register staff writer Matthew McDonald. Then we turn to Register contributor Mary Frances Myler to discuss the troubling trend of interest in the occult and ways of ‘putting the devil on the run.’
Exorcist says active sacramental life isthe ordinary means of keeping the evil one at bay.
Since his conversion, Father Jean-Christophe Thibault has raised awareness about the harm of occult and esoteric practices that are more and more widespread in every sphere of society.
“All forms of divination are to be rejected. … Consulting horoscopes, astrology, palm reading, interpretation of omens and lots, the phenomena of clairvoyance, and recourse to mediums … contradict the honor, respect, and loving fear that we owe to God alone.” [CCC 2116]
The news network’s secular take on contact beyond the grave is sorely lacking
The upside-down pentagram with a goat’s head inside is the official symbol of the Church of Satan.
The Satanic Converse are only the latest in fashion designer Rick Owens’ long line of occult-inspired fashion.
Apologist Matthew Arnold was involved in the occult when he met a priest who brought him into the Catholic Church
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