{"product_id":"demons-deliverance-and-discernment","title":"Demons, Deliverance, and Discernment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Bible tells us that the battle for our eternal souls is not waged against flesh and blood, but against “the spiritual hosts of wickedness” (Eph. 6:12). Satan and his fellow fallen angels hate God and hate us, and they exert their considerable powers and intelligence to try and lead us to damnation. Ordinarily they do this through temptation to sin, but sometimes their attacks are more severe, taking the form of demonic \u003cem\u003eoppression\u003c\/em\u003e and even \u003cem\u003epossession\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are these evil spirits we call demons? How can we recognize when and how they are influencing us? And most importantly, how do we fight back?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDemons, Deliverance, and Discernment\u003c\/strong\u003e,\u003c\/em\u003e Fr. Mike Driscoll answers all these questions and more. Drawing on his experience as a priest and counselor, and on his research with exorcists, Fr. Driscoll clears up many popular misconceptions about demons and the spirit world and offers sound information and pastoral advice rooted in Catholic tradition, including:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat we know about demons from history, Scripture, and Church teaching\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to tell whether personal problems come from mental illnesses or demonic attacks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat exorcists actually do—and don’t do—when they help people suffering possession\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy homemade “deliverance ministries” are \u003cem\u003enot \u003c\/em\u003ea truly Catholic way to counter the influence of demons\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAuthentic prayers and practices that will make evil spirits flee—and invite God’s grace into your heart\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe devil has designs on our soul and hosts of wickedness who want to win it for him. Know your enemy—read \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eDemons, Deliverance, and Discernment \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eand prepare yourself for the fight.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eI strongly encourage and approve of Demons, Deliverance, and Discernment. If we are to offer Christ's healing to those suffering from either demonic possession or mental disorders, it is vital that we avoid novelty and melodrama. As Fr. Driscoll points out, we must rely on solid Catholic spirituality, and on psychological principles that conform to our Faith\u003c\/em\u003e.\" —\u003cstrong\u003eMost Reverend Daniel R. Jenky, Bishop of Peoria\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePAPERBACK\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Catholic Answers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51459437887657,"sku":"dhc1793045709929","price":11.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0739\/8506\/5129\/files\/demons-deliverance-and-discernment_1.jpg?v=1793045714","url":"https:\/\/corecutclad.shop\/products\/demons-deliverance-and-discernment","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}