U.S. Grace Force with Fr. Richard Heilman and Doug Barry Are Exorcisms Escalating Throughout the Country?
Jan 8, 2026
Fr. Chad Ripperger, a Catholic priest and exorcist known for his expertise in deliverance ministry, discusses the alarming rise in cases of oppression and obsession. He links public violence to demonic influence and societal decay, attributing this to increasing sin and the impact of COVID. Ripperger urges personal holiness and highlights the dangers of misinformation, especially from AI deepfakes. He also shares insights on generational shifts in faith and cultural responses, emphasizing the need for vigilance in spiritual matters.
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Different Trends In Diabolic Cases
- Exorcisms for possession stayed roughly constant while oppression and obsession cases rose sharply.
- Fr. Chad Ripperger links the rise to occult involvement, pornography, and cultural disorder.
How Diabolic Influence Escalates Violence
- Many public, random violent acts reflect severe mental illness compounded by diabolic influence.
- Ripperger describes a 'little demon big drama' pattern where small promptings escalate to violence.
Double Down On Holiness
- Strengthen personal and communal holiness because the state of the Church affects exorcism efficacy.
- Support praying and living authentic Catholic practice to increase spiritual protection and grace.
