PBD Podcast Exorcist Father Vincent Lampert | PBD Podcast | Ep. 179
Aug 23, 2022
Father Vincent Lampert, an exorcist since 2005 and author of 'Exorcism: The Battle Against Satan and His Demons,' shares chilling insights from his career. He reveals the wildest exorcism he's performed and discusses the signs of possession. The conversation dives into the unsettling case of Anneliese Michel and the debate over mental illness versus demonic influence. Additionally, they explore whether modern science, like MRIs, can distinguish between psychological issues and true possession, all while challenging perceptions of the Church's role in exorcisms.
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First Exorcism Witnessed
- Father Vincent Lampert witnessed a possessed elderly lady manifest demonic behavior upon being blessed with holy water.
- Her eyes rolled back, she foamed at the mouth, and spewed blasphemies, disrupting the prayer.
Levitation During Exorcism
- In another exorcism, Father Lampert witnessed a person levitate a foot out of their chair.
- The priest leading the exorcism calmly pushed the person back down without interrupting his prayer.
Skepticism in Exorcism
- Approach exorcism with skepticism, exhausting all other explanations first.
- Prioritize a psychiatric evaluation and physical examination before considering demonic activity.
