Diary of an American Exorcist: Demons, Possession, and the Modern-Day Battle Against Ancient Evil

Exorcist Msgr. Stephen Rossetti has a very active caseload of demonic possessions, and in each case two vivid lessons consistently emerge: demons possess or harass people in a myriad of ways (even when they do not enter a body) , and they are defeated decisively by the power of Christ and His Church -- and especially by invocations to the Blessed Mother.In these pages, Msgr. Rossetti gives us an inside look at the intense experiences of an exorcist. He shares, without hype or varnish, what it is like, on a daily basis, to face demons who revile, threaten, and sometimes spiritually "wound" him. He describes the healing power of Christ for the possessed and for the exorcist, and reveals amazing moments when Christ and His Church visibly triumph over Satan. The reader is afforded a unique glimpse into the world of angels and demons, and the struggles of the possessed and those who minister to them.In this stunning, edifying, true diary of an American exorcist, you'll learn:What demonic possession is, and is notThe factors and preconditions of possessionCommon tactics of Satan and his typical liesHow God protects exorcistsThe difference between strong and weak possessionsThe hierarchy of demons (not all are equal) What it's like for an exorcist to face Lucifer himselfWhy demons choke people or at times focus on parts of the bodyWhy God does indeed "put Satan on a short leash"Why humans can be attacked by demons, rare though it isHow demons fear and hate one another tooWhy many devils can possess or infest one personHow anger "feeds" demonsHow to cast out demons of fear