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The countless number of successful exorcisms documented over the centuries since the time of the apostles has been cited as a mark of the authentic Christian faith of the [[Catholic Church]].{{cquote|And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...<br>—Mark 16:17b KJV<br>Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater ''works'' than these shall he do; because I go unto my father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do ''it.''<br>—John 14:12-14 KJV<ref>See also John 20:21-23; 1 John 4:14-15; 2:18-19; Matthew 10:40-42; 16:18-19; 18:5-6, 15-20; 25:45=46; Mark 9:37; Luke 10:16-20; John 15:1-6</ref>}} Catholic exorcists perform authorized exorcisms in the "Name of Jesus Christ the Lord" with permission of the local [[bishop]] after careful investigation of [[discernment]] has been conducted to make an informed determination of the case. The prayers and ritual of exorcism have recently been updated, and the ancient form as set forth in the older ''Rituale Romanum'' is still used by permission.<ref>[https://www.sanctamissa.org/en/resources/books-1962/rituale-romanum/ ''Sancta Missa - Rituale Romanum'', Table of Contents: XIII. Exorcism (sanctamissa.org)]</ref> Prayer is addressed to God the Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord.<ref>[https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=683 Rite of Exorcism - Catholic online (catholic.org)]</ref> Invocation of the name of [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] has been found to be very effective, along with recitation of the [[Rosary]], and calling on the help of [[Michael (archangel)|St. Michael the Archangel]].<ref>[http://www.catholicapologetics.info/library/prayers/exorcism.htm Exorcism Prayer against Satan and the Apostate Angels - Catholic Apologetics (catholicapologetics.info)]</ref> See

The countless number of successful exorcisms documented over the centuries since the time of the apostles has been cited as a mark of the authentic Christian faith of the [[Catholic Church]].{{cquote|And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...<br>—Mark 16:17b KJV<br>Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater ''works'' than these shall he do; because I go unto my father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do ''it.''<br>—John 14:12-14 KJV<ref>See also John 20:21-23; 1 John 4:14-15; 2:18-19; Matthew 10:40-42; 16:18-19; 18:5-6, 15-20; 25:45=46; Mark 9:37; Luke 10:16-20; John 15:1-6</ref>}} Catholic exorcists perform authorized exorcisms in the "Name of Jesus Christ the Lord" with permission of the local [[bishop]] after careful investigation of [[discernment]] has been conducted to make an informed determination of the case.{{cquote|In determining whether a person is possessed by the devil or his demons, the Church would first make sure he underwent thorough physical and psychiatric examinations. Eliminating these natural causes, Church officials would seek other signs: unexplainable physical phenomena, such as levitation or the uncaused movement of objects; displaying strength that surpasses one's condition; the knowledge and usage of archaic languages that the person would have no way of previously knowing, such as speaking Aramaic; and the secret knowledge of a person's life, particularly the exorcist, which no other person would know. Another sign is the vehement aversion to God, the Blessed Mother, the saints, the crucifix and sacred images, demonstrated by blasphemous remarks or sacrilegious actions. The devil also reveals his presence by acts of anger and violence, and through blasphemous, sacrilegious, profane and obscene remarks. The bishop would authorize an exorcism only after serious examination and a careful weighing of all of the evidence, and thereupon appoint a priest to perform the exorcism.<ref>[https://www.catholiceducation.org/en/culture/catholic-contributions/demonic-possession-involves-body-not-soul.html Demonic Possession Involves Body, Not Soul, article by Fr. William Saunders - CERC Catholic education Resource Center (catholiceducation.org)]</ref> }}The prayers and ritual of exorcism have recently been updated, and the ancient form as set forth in the older ''Rituale Romanum'' is still used by permission.<ref>[https://www.sanctamissa.org/en/resources/books-1962/rituale-romanum/ ''Sancta Missa - Rituale Romanum'', Table of Contents: XIII. Exorcism (sanctamissa.org)]</ref> Prayer is addressed to God the Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord.<ref>[https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=683 Rite of Exorcism - Catholic online (catholic.org)]</ref> Invocation of the name of [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] has been found to be very effective, along with recitation of the [[Rosary]], and calling on the help of [[Michael (archangel)|St. Michael the Archangel]].<ref>[http://www.catholicapologetics.info/library/prayers/exorcism.htm Exorcism Prayer against Satan and the Apostate Angels - Catholic Apologetics (catholicapologetics.info)]</ref> See

*[https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/interview-with-an-exorcist Interview with an Exorcist, by Patrick Coffin 5/1/2013 (catholic.com)]

*[https://www.catholic.com/magazine/print-edition/interview-with-an-exorcist Interview with an Exorcist, by Patrick Coffin 5/1/2013 (catholic.com)]

*[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/why-the-devil-hates-mary-especially-during-exorcisms-93682 Why the devil hates Mary - especially during exorcisms (catholicnewsagency.com)]

*[https://www.catholicnewsagency.com/news/why-the-devil-hates-mary-especially-during-exorcisms-93682 Why the devil hates Mary - especially during exorcisms (catholicnewsagency.com)]