Over 2,000 people packed the pews at St. Patrick’s Cathedral last night to hear priest, theologian, philosopher, and exorcist Fr. Chad Ripperger. Introduced by Colin Nykaza and Fr. Enrique Salvo, Fr. Chad Ripperger spoke for over an hour on “Levels of Spiritual Warfare and Our Lady” — earning a rousing standing ovation.

While in 1963, it might have taken just one or two days to exorcise a demon, the amount of time it takes has since grown to months and now years — an average of four years today. While acknowledging that demonic possession is relatively uncommon (0.5% of the population), Fr. Ripperger estimated that 10-15% are demonically oppressed and 25% demonically obsessed, explaining that “Every mortal sin opens the door” to demonic influence because it places a person under the authority of Satan. The number of cases due to involvement in the occult has also been on the rise.

For protection, Fr. Ripperger urged Catholics to stay out of sin and maintain a state of grace by leading a Catholic life of the sacraments and prayer. He suggested that a 30-day prayer prescription will clear everything out (other than possession) 80% of the time and recommended a disciplined daily prayer and self-denial practice. Fr. Ripperger has said that exorcists often fast by eating one meal per day, six days a week. This practice helps provide spiritual protection.

Despite living in a time of a drastic increase in societal oppression, there is good news: “This is an unprecedented time to grow holy!” Fr. Ripperger said. “There are graces available today [such that] your odds of becoming a saint are higher. Every person, and every family, is called to defeat their demons.”

Mark your calendars next month for February 15th, 2024, at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, where Zion Revival NYC will lead an extraordinary night of worship, music, Eucharistic adoration, healing prayer, and benediction.

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