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Exorcist Diary #345: How Satan Snares Exorcists

Updated: May 30


[Satan as the king of Hell, Limbourg brothers' illuminated manuscript, 1411-1416]


Exorcists are prime targets for Satan. New exorcists nervously ask me: "Do exorcists get attacked by Satan? My response: "You can't poke Satan in the eye everyday and think that he won't notice." I quickly follow it with the most important insight: "But Jesus, and his beautiful Mother, saints and angels, protect us."

Nevertheless, as prime targets, Satan will engage all his wiles to fell our ministries and our vocations. Looking over past experience in this country and abroad, it seems that there are two common tactics that Satan uses against exorcists.

The first is obvious. Exorcists are male, celibate priests. The possessed can be young or old, male or female, but most often they are young females. Moreover, exorcists can work closely for a long period of time with the possessed. This can result in an intense relationship which is particular vulnerable to boundary crossing.

To keep all parties safe, our Center imposes strict boundaries. Our exorcists do not meet privately with the afflicted...ever. Rather, our trained, excellent laity, usually women, spiritually accompany the afflicted during the sometimes long, difficult process of liberation. The Exorcist leads the overall effort and conducts the exorcism sessions.

The second most common tactic that Satan employs against exorcists is not always obvious and is a particular trap for them. It is Satan's own first sin and "specialty"-- spiritual pride. Satan fashions himself on a par with God. He rules the denizens of hell with a self-centered arrogance. Those in hell are slaves to his bidding and he thinks himself as superior to all. Satan's entire existence is saturated with spiritual pride.

To wit, Satan will try to goad the Exorcist into a one-on-one fight, tempting the Exorcist to think he is so powerful that he, by himself, can defeat Satan. Or he will flatter the Exorcist: "You are another Padre Pio" or "You're so strong that you easily cast us out" or "You have special powers." Only recently out of the mouth of a manifesting afflicted person came the words: "This priest has special gifts!" If demons say it, it is surely meant as a temptation for the priest and a source of division among team members.

In a one-on-one fight with the smallest demon, the Exorcist, by himself, is quickly overcome. If he thinks he is something special, it is spiritual pride. If he thinks he has special spiritual gifts, he is very likely suffering a delusion. If he strays from established Catholic theology and exorcism practices to engage in his own spiritually "gifted" approach, he is likely being deceived.

The Exorcist needs to follow the basic tenets of this ministry:

1. Obey all Catholic teaching and standard Catholic exorcism practice;

2. Recognize that the ability to cast out demons comes from Christ's authority given to the Church, not from any special personal power;

3. Know the Exorcist, by himself, is powerless; rather he "hides behind" Jesus who is the real exorcist.

4. Beware of any special "gifts" or mystical "revelations."

Overall, the Exorcist should be a humble, simple priest who follows the Church's teaching and traditions. Once the famous Rome exorcist, Fr. Gabriel Amorth, gave a new exorcist this piece of advice to stress the need for humility: "Remember Father that we are good for nothing!" The Rite of Exorcism and its practice are the fruit of 2,000 years of experience. We trust it because we trust the Church that Jesus founded and that the Holy Spirit empowers it.

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Summary of Feedback from May 2025 Online Deliverance Session


I can’t remember feeling this calm, contented and joyful. It’s like my whole world had a beautiful reset.  I’ve had a migraine since yesterday so I wasn’t sure I could join. When I joined the deliverance session, my migraine was gone at the end. Also, I’ve had such contentment and inner peace the rest of the night.


I had been faltering in my faith, suffering lethargy and despair.  The prayers lifted my spirit and helped get me back on track.  I am so very grateful for these prayer sessions.


I was left with a sense of deep peace and contentment after today's deliverance session.


This one touched me the most. During the prayers about forgiveness, I realized I needed to forgive myself. I felt a lot of peace in forgiving people who hurt me…I also found myself thinking more about walls I have around my heart that I didn’t realize were there.


Awesome


I had been feeling depressed and anxious. This prayer session lifted those feeling of being in despair.


I really enjoyed it. After the session was over I had a sense of peace. Thank you.

These prayer sessions give me great hope and assurance of God’s love and presence in my life.


The part of forgiveness today was powerful for me. Definitely I felt God's mercy and love. They help me realize that the past is gone and that I can forgive and be forgiven.  They strengthen my Trust in God.


I started to feel nauseous during the prayer to break curses and when I finished the prayer in Latin I started to vomit…I dreamed about a friend in my teens who stopped talking to me…In the past, I asked her for forgiveness but I feel like she cursed me because we are going through difficult times.


Very uplifting, I felt like a weight was lifted off my shoulders.


After the session I felt calmed like I hadn't been since a long time. I felt at peace inside, all the worries and anger went away. I feel renewed!


Layer by layer the trauma response and injury inflicted by childhood abuse is addressed and healed.  Also so important to release anger, coldness and judgement of those who have been hurtful or abusive to me in my adult life. Your work is so very important. Lots of yawning and emotionless tears as soon as the rosary started, followed by deep peace and restful sleep. Thank you

 

I felt a lot lighter and freer. Praise be to God!


Every part of it was grace-filled…I can feel the effects of it today and my heart is so grateful. Too many different areas of specific prayers to speak about that brought healing tears during session.


Tears and more tears. Feeling of relief. Thank you. Praise God!


I believe my knee was healed! I injured the ACL 3 years ago and it feels wonderful after the healing prayer! God bless your ministry!


In the prayer session during the exorcism prayer, I felt a great pressure in my sinuses. After the prayer it was gone. At the conclusion of the session I had a sense of peace I haven’t experienced in quite a while.


For the first time in many months I felt at peace.


Each time, I feel more peaceful and joyful by the end of the deliverance prayers. Something good is happening on the long run. The layers are progressively being peeled, from the past and from everyday.


The deliverance prayer session is very helpful to me…My mom was very abusive, physically and emotionally.  After she died, I started having terrible nightmares concerning her. The nightmares made me realize that I carried very deep suppressed anger at her…I was shocked at the depth of my anger.  I pray deliverance prayers on my own too to let the anger go.


This was my first session of exorcism prayers…as Father was praying for the various needs, an unholy tie to a past relationship came to mind. I had forgotten how much someone in my past had influenced me to commit mortal sins. That long forgotten name 'just popped into my mind' during that prayer, by God's grace. Thank you for this wonderful hour!


Excellent! Such calm and peace!


The session strengthened me. I'm prone to despair and horrible feelings of dread, lethargy, etc. I'm a survivor…There was a lot of abuse. God gave me beautiful graces to thrive…I rely on your help. Thank you so much. I feel cleansed, free, lighter. The anger and fear are gone.


Overwhelmed with gratitude to God & your Healing Team.


The deliverance service is always a blessing. I have been seeing small, slow improvements in my family life and I am very grateful to God and to the team at St Michael’s.


Finally peace is in me again.


Thank you for this special time with Jesus and community! Again I experienced deliverance and freedom during generational prayers and Freemason[ry].


I wanted to attend because I have noticed that for the last 6 months I get sick on Sunday mornings and at times I can't attend Mass. I fall asleep or yawn non stop reciting the Rosary. My family was in the Freemasons plus other things. I was into witchcraft/new age in the 80's. During the session I had pains in my stomach, stabbing in my intestines and an odd strong pain around my waist. Sleepy during the Latin prayer. I know this helped me but I need this more often. God bless you.


I enjoy these prayer sessions. I get so much peace from attending.


When Monsignor began praying I felt a wonderful peace. I have been praying for freedom from anxiety and depression. That night I slept without having nightmares for the first time in months.


Thank you for this ministry. Mostly uncontrollable tears throughout. Most intense during the Latin Prayers and breaking FM [Freemasonry]. Freedom & Peace afterward but yet could sense the battle is not yet done. Still wrestling with some issues related to childhood abuse. Thank you for all you do!


There seem to be many, many, many layers of wounds that need to be healed. Thank you for allowing me to participate tonight!


This time I felt an indescribable peace


I just love the beauty of the deliverance prayers with Msgr. Last night I was able to get my brother to join for the first time. He enjoyed it so much he said he wants to do it again. The Holy Spirit is leading him.


Father, when you prayed in Latin, I felt a pain like four deep sets of claws being ripped from my body . Powerful prayers. Cried uncontrollably for a while. I feel much better now.


It is spiritual spring-cleaning for the soul! The one thing I noticed this time as it relates to the part where we forgive others who have hurt us, I could not come up with anyone's name. Having offered up the same names for the same things in the past, I realized yesterday I could not remember any particulars. I felt much lighter, freed from the weight of anxiety and burden. Thank you for the blessing of this amazing ministry!


During last night's session, we felt tremendous hope and a realization that we are not alone in our struggles.


I feel much peace after a life of struggle.


It was quite an experience for me for the rest of the day after the deliverance session. I felt an unusual spiritual quiet you might say…after the deliverance session there was an absence of "noise" in my mind. My mind felt CLEAR. The usual negativity and heaviness disappeared. It was kind of confusing because it was as if a weight was lifted off my shoulders.


Ever deepening healing


I have such peace after every prayer session.

…a weight was lifted off my chest and I had a sense of peace throughout my day. Looking forward to next month's session. Thank you!


As soon as it started, I began to cough, which is unusual for me. During the prayer of Fr. Gabriel Amorth, I felt a wave of nausea. Toward the end, some impure thoughts tried to enter my mind. But finally, the prayer concluded with my heart at peace. Thank God for your mission!


…while praying the prayers for protection against Freemasonry and witchcraft, I felt a relief from a heaviness I didn't know I had. I don't know how to explain it. Then, with the litany of the Psalms, my heart was filled with joy.


It was powerful. I am very grateful.


I always find peace and clarity after a prayer session.

To me joining in prayer and deliverance is very very powerful…tears [were] flowing from my cheeks listening and praying with you.


Peaceful and calming.


Started out crying followed by drowsiness. Once the prayers against lethargy were recited I was back to normal and a peace descended upon me which remained with me the whole time. I am so thankful for this ministry that has given me hope.


I felt lighter from the heaviness of evil spirits associated with Freemasonry and sexual sins of the past. The next day I was not constantly bothered by present problems and issues. After putting them to prayer, they were resolved and gone ….no further anxiety occurred concerning them any longer.


This is my 4th session and it gets better and better - more peaceful as I have lost the spirit of fear.


I could feel weight being lifted after every prayer done and felt shivers down my body while the prayer for cutting unholy ties was being said. I discovered my ex was doing TikTok spells and other witchcraft. I have felt great peace through the sessions.


We have had generational traumas to an extreme degree in our families and extended family…after 8 years of absolute hell and demons we are making our back and are so grateful for your guidance


POWERFUL


The webinars are making a big difference in my life.  I feel as you said, more peaceful; my anxiety is decreasing, and my faith and gratitude increasing.  I am filled with the joy of the Lord.  I believe that my dysfunctional family is benefiting as well.


Wow! …today I experienced immense peace.


I’ve always been aware of the mercy of Jesus, but never in such a way as he has affected me this evening.  I could feel it pass over my aching, broken soul like a river. I couldn’t help but tear up. What you all are doing for us is a tremendous blessing and is greatly needed. May God bless you all!


The deliverance prayer in Latin was soothing to my soul and I really like the Litany of the Children of God -very affirming and comforting! Deo Gratias!


Thanks be to God, this time the time flew, I got chills and burped. Indeed I felt lighter at the end.


I used to feel trapped in a dungeon of evil, but now I am completely confident that our Lord is protecting me, that our Holy Mother is covering me and my family with her mantle and her love.  I am not afraid anymore.  I have learned to put my suffering, fears, disgraces as an offering in our Lord´s cross.


Peace and Joy! Thank you!


Thank GOD! It was so healing…I have a heart full of PEACE. Shame, anger - gone. I will continue to pray and take the layers of dad/rejection back and let the LORD heal me, His child. Wow. I’m His child…


I have been set free of anger and hurt in my life. The concept of how abuse and sin creates a dysfunctional tie to others has allowed me to really and truly forgive others and myself. It is a great grace to be free of it! I was stuck for a long time because I can't rebuke or repent of what I can't name…I am so grateful that God led me to you! Thank you!


Great experience overall.


I felt pain in my lower left jaw during the Latin deliverance prayers. It was pretty intense and then there was a feeling of energy radiating up from my heart and into my shoulder and the pain in my jaw was gone…After the end of the session I realized that I felt like a heavy burden had been lifted from my shoulders and upper back.


I had to force myself to join and ironically it was the session where I have experienced the most peace during and after. I am very grateful to have found your blog and sessions.


This is my first online deliverance session. I threw up after a few prayers. I continuously burped a lot and heard voices in my head…God has brought [me] here…I’ve seen God's grace, and I can feel his presence…I was manipulated and fell into Reiki [but] God has been revealing and teaching me, I want to be free and with Jesus.


Powerful and grace filled


Unexpected tears and yawning during the litany of Children of God. Relief. Thank you all.


I was in a car accident, which in part, left me with constant pain in my forearms…During one of the prayers near the end I felt the pain lifting and by the end of the prayer it suddenly vanished. I was astounded as I had not been praying for that specifically. It has not returned. A true healing! Praise be to Lord Jesus Christ!


It was very uplifting, my wife and I loved the prayer session, thank you for all you do!

While starting the deliverance session I had severe jaw pain, abdominal and chest pain…right in the middle of the Fr. Amorth prayers my pains went away and I felt a warm sensation throughout my body. This is the first I've felt that sensation and I feel amazing now.


I am in awe of the peace and feelings of being loved and truly cared [for]


The prayers were very helpful.  I'm dealing with quite a few vices and sinful ways.  Father's prayers actually gave a bit of a glimmer of hope that I can overcome my issues.


This was my first session. I experienced serenity and peace. See you next time.


What a beautiful and transformative experience it has been! I now feel a sense of peace and lightness that I haven’t felt in a long time. The heartfelt litany truly moved me, bringing tears of emotion to my eyes. I am filled with gratitude for this moment. God bless you all!

 
 
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