For hundreds of years, the Catholic Church has had a variety rites to expel evil spirits from people who are possessed by them. But in 1614 and again in 1998, the Church published official rites for the procedure, and in this episode Jimmy Akin and Dom Bettinelli discuss what the rites actually say.AI-powered
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Exorcism (the Old and New Rites of Exorcism)
Jimmy Akin's Mysterious World
The Rite of Exorcism: A Historical and Practical Comparison
This chapter explores the differences between the 1614 and 1998 rites of exorcism, discussing their effectiveness, criticisms, and the evolution of the newer version. It emphasizes the importance of discernment in identifying genuine possession versus psychological issues, while highlighting the qualifications necessary for exorcists.
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