Spiritual warfare
Spiritual Warfare
A guided path through what the Church teaches about the battle for souls, and how to stand firm in Christ.
Why this guide
Millions of people have recently heard Catholic exorcists describe the reality of evil on popular shows and podcasts. Many come away with questions, and some come away afraid. This guide walks through the subject step by step, using the teaching of the Church and the words of priests who do this work, linked to the exact moment they said them.
The heart of it is simple. The devil is real, but he is a creature. “He cannot prevent the building up of God’s reign” (Catechism 395). Christ has already won, and He has given His Church everything we need: the sacraments, prayer, Our Lady and the saints, and the ordinary discipline of a faithful life.
Take the steps in order, or jump to what you need. Each page ends with a button to the next step.
The path
Step 1
Start HereWhat spiritual warfare is, and why God is always in controlOpen this step →Step 2
How Demons OperateDeception, intellect and will, fear, wounds and temptationOpen this step →Step 3
The Ordinary MeansSacraments, prayer, the Rosary, sacramentals and blessing your homeOpen this step →Step 4
Protecting Your Family and MarriageThe authority and duty God gives spouses and parentsOpen this step →Step 5
Deliverance vs. ExorcismWhat laity may do, and when to go to a priestOpen this step →Step 6
The Exorcists SpeakThe front-line priests, in their own wordsOpen this step →Step 7
Stand with Fr. RippergerA charitable, sourced way to share what his teaching has meantOpen this step →Step 8
ResourcesPrayers, books, ministries and the clip libraryOpen this step →This guide is for teaching and encouragement. It is not a substitute for your pastor. If you think someone is suffering spiritually, contact your parish or your diocese.
Sources
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 391 to 395 (Vatican)
- Catechism of the Catholic Church 1667 to 1679, sacramentals and exorcism (Vatican)
- Interviews and clips are cited on each step page.
Quotes come from the interviews’ captions, lightly punctuated, with links to the exact moment so you can hear them in full context. Video descriptions summarize each conversation; they are not quotations.
