Fr Ripperger's Book "Deliverance Prayers"

[Acolyte]

Well, it's a real thing. Last night I was reaching for my book and a hideous mental image of some sort of female being presented itself. Then, after shaking it off with the SOTC, as I was finding the page I needed a second totally different image appeared my mind. Shook it  off as well.

Never had that happen before. I have visualized what a demon may look like what I was thinking about them, but this time just reaching for the prayer book it happened. I've seen some pretty hideous images of demons but those two were truly demonic at a different level.

Now I see why Fr. Ripperger recommends one speak with a priest before prayingbthese prayers.

Guess Satan's ilk didn't like me keeping my mind on the crucifixion as much I could yesterday.

Screw him.

[TerrorDæmonum]

Then, after shaking it off with the SOTC,

What does this mean?

[Acolyte]

Then, after shaking it off with the SOTC,

What does this mean?

Sign of the Cross

Thanks for asking though. I probably should not abbreviate Sacramentals when speaking of them.

[TerrorDæmonum]

Sign of the Cross

Thanks for asking though. I probably should not abbreviate Sacramentals when speaking of them.

Of course. Thanks.

It has a very prominent use on another platform that did not fit here, so I was trying to figure out what it meant, figuring the S might mean Saint, and that just lead me astray. It is so obvious now.

[Miriam_M]

Well, it's a real thing. Last night I was reaching for my book and a hideous mental image of some sort of female being presented itself. Then, after shaking it off with the SOTC, as I was finding the page I needed a second totally different image appeared my mind. Shook it  off as well.

Never had that happen before. I have visualized what a demon may look like what I was thinking about them, but this time just reaching for the prayer book it happened. I've seen some pretty hideous images of demons but those two were truly demonic at a different level.

Now I see why Fr. Ripperger recommends one speak with a priest before prayingbthese prayers.

Guess Satan's ilk didn't like me keeping my mind on the crucifixion as much I could yesterday.

Screw him.

While I'm not glad for the frightening experience, I am relieved that you now see the danger, despite your having survived the ordeal.

Several years ago, there was a fair amount of Catholic promotion of the film, The Rite, about an exorcist in Italy.  I would call myself "morbidly curious" about it at the time, and so I insisted on going to see it -- alone.  I regretted doing so, and learned my lesson, which was not as scary as yours, but enough to cure me of any future curiosity.  It seems to have also been a warning sign to avoid any direct aid in deliverance, such as through C.A.  The film -- though there was nothing wrong with it -- left me uneasy, and I felt as if I was "over my head."  My response to it was an impulse to go to Confession the very next day, simply to rid myself of the "closeness" of that realm.  I felt as if I had to "shed" the devil from my consciousness as quickly as possible.

I combine that experience with the many descriptions of demonic encounters that Fr. R mentions in so many of his talks, sermons, and missions, and I have entirely lost, thankfully, my morbid curiosity.  I recognize that different personalities can respond differently to similar events.  I merely share mine.

[Acolyte]

@Miriam_M, my thoughts on the matter are that if anyone has any concerns whatsoever about the Auxilium Christianorum prayers they may be wise to choose other prayers and devotions. The Church certainly has a seemingly infinite treasure chest of them from which to embrace.

A lot of the deliverance prayers in Fr.  Ripperger's books are not much different than some of the staple Catholic prayers we pray often. St Michael prayer, Pater Noster (which ends with petition for deliverance), etc. Even one of the Rosary prayers we ask " save us from the fires of hell ".

Anyhow, my trust in, and frequent use of sacramentals trumps any fear of encountering demonic retaliation. If I do the minimum, keeping the Precepts of the Church, with no additional devotions or prayer, I'm still a target for the demonic.

As Fr mentions in his book, St Paul writes " for our wrestling is not against flesh and blood; but against principalities and powers, against the rulers of the world of this darkness, against the spirits of wickedness in the high places"  Fr goes on to remind us we have an obligation to embrace this warfare.

After I read that I feel I have no choice to embrace it and run with it. And hey, come as the demonic may, I know I'm on the winning team.

I suppose I'm willing to accept more frequent episodes of temptation, embracing them as a cross, in exchange for the strength the AC prayers gird me with. And that is simply my mindset. I certainly don't feel every Catholic has to embrace the same.

[TerrorDæmonum]

We should remember, demons are bad angels.

The good angels are more numerous and we have a far more personal connection to them. Be attentive to the danger of the demonic, but be attentive more to the aid of the angels, especially Guardian Angels, who are personal and in the presence of God at all times.

23 Q. What are the angels called who remained faithful to God?
A. The Angels who remained faithful to God are called the good Angels, heavenly Spirits, or simply Angels.

24 Q. What became of the Angels who remained faithful to God?
A. The Angels who remained faithful to God were confirmed in grace, for ever enjoy the vision of God, love Him, bless Him, and praise Him eternally.

25 Q. Does God use the Angels as His ministers?
A. Yes, God uses the Angels as His ministers, and especially does He entrust to many of them the office of acting as our guardians and protectors.

26 Q. Should we have a particular devotion to our Guardian Angel?
A. Yes, we should have a particular devotion to our Guardian Angel; we should honour him, invoke his aid, follow his inspirations, and be grateful to him for the continual assistance he affords us.

The ugliness of demons and their attempts to lead us astray and discourage us (or scare us) are far lesser than the power and beauty of the Guardian Angel that is with us in this life. A demon acts with great restriction: they have extremely limited access to us. Our Guardian Angels are sanctified and do not have to overcome anything to reach us. The only hindrance is within our own dulled intellects and fallen nature.

[Miriam_M]

A demon acts with great restriction: they have extremely limited access to us. Our Guardian Angels are sanctified and do not have to overcome anything to reach us. The only hindrance is within our own dulled intellects and fallen nature.

Indeed.  Fr. R has said often that demons cannot act upon our wills.  What they have access to are our bodies and our emotions.  (They also have access to natural events and forces.)  The best way to guard against intrusion by way of persistent temptation and deception or illusion is to keep ourselves out of mortal sin, and sin in general.  Fr. R has said this often, and any priest would say this, too.  Sin invites the devil in because then we are giving him access.

[Acolyte]

Yes, the AC daily prayers invoke the Holy Angels along with Mary everyday. Our Guardian angel as well !

[Lavenderson]

Ive heard that Fr.Ripperger did not wait for an imprimatur as required before publishing this book, and that someone with his level of knowledge regarding the dangers of stepping outside of lines of authority should've known to wait for the official stamp of approval.

Could anyone clarify what exactly happened?

[Kaesekopf]

Ive heard that Fr.Ripperger did not wait for an imprimatur as required before publishing this book, and that someone with his level of knowledge regarding the dangers of stepping outside of lines of authority should've known to wait for the official stamp of approval.

Could anyone clarify what exactly happened?

He addresses this in one of the interviews, I think, with the Sensus Fidelium fellow.

[Acolyte]

Ive heard that Fr.Ripperger did not wait for an imprimatur as required before publishing this book, and that someone with his level of knowledge regarding the dangers of stepping outside of lines of authority should've known to wait for the official stamp of approval.

Could anyone clarify what exactly happened?

Gossip (no surprise if you read it on a forum)

The book didn't require one. Fr Ripperger did not compose the prayers.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Help_of_Christians

https://www.newadvent.org/cathen/11360c.htm

[Acolyte]

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub_tuum_praesidium#:~:text=Beneath%20Thy%20Protection%20(Ancient%20Greek,hymn%20to%20Mary%20as%20Theotokos.

"It is the oldest known Marian prayer and the oldest preserved extant hymn to Mary as Theotokos. It dates to the 3rd (or 4th) century AD and is well known among the Catholic church, the Eastern Orthodox church and the Oriental Orthodox church."

We fly to Thy protection,
O Holy Mother of God;
Do not despise our petitions
in our necessities,
but deliver us always
from all dangers,
O Glorious and Blessed Virgin