Memoirs of an Excorcist

[WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT]

Has anyone read this book yet???

[UltraThunderMan]

No, is he supposed to be discussing actual exorcisims or something? It could be interesting.

[WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT]

tHIS WAS WRITTEN BY Father Gabriele Amorth THE vATICAN cHEIF eXcorcist for over 20 years and has just been released... the guys 85 yrs old and had all his experiences out into book form... Certainy worth the read Im thinking...

[FraZZleD]

tHIS WAS WRITTEN BY Father Gabriele Amorth THE vATICAN cHEIF eXcorcist for over 20 years and has just been released... the guys 85 yrs old and had all his experiences out into book form... Certainy worth the read Im thinking...

I read an article about his book and I think it's going to be pretty detailed oriented considering he said the movie "The Exorcist" was pretty much on target. And when doing exercist's the people can spit out metal, I think he said the length of an inch?

[Amberlight]

Have not read but if it's anything as good as Malichi Martin's book "Hostage to the Devil" I am game to get.

Edited March 13, 2010 by Amberlight

[Cybele]

Has anyone read this book yet???

tHIS WAS WRITTEN BY Father Gabriele Amorth THE vATICAN cHEIF eXcorcist for over 20 years and has just been released... the guys 85 yrs old and had all his experiences out into book form... Certainy worth the read Im thinking...

I couldn't find a book by that title and author on Amazon. Did you mean this book:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Memoirs-Exorcist-David-Devereux/dp/0233001824

or this one:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Exorcist-Tells-His-Story/dp/0898707102/ref=pd_cp_b_1

I was about to order the book written by Amorth because I love a good horror story, especially if it involves the supernatural. I decided to check it out on google books only to be very disappointed by what I saw. It was mostly boring theology. I stopped reading when he started proclaiming that loud music was the work of the devil. What century is this guy living in? I guess it's not surprising considering the fact that he is a Vatican priest.

Have not read but if it's anything as good as Malichi Martin's book "Hostage to the Devil" I am game to get.

I have this book and just recently finished re-reading it. The case stories, while at times very hard to believe, are fascinating. Marriane K.'s story under "Zio's Friend and the Smiler" was my favorite.

[WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT]

I havent had time to look yet,but I will tonight... thanks for the links cybele....

[Harriet The Ripperologist]

Sounds interesting, I might get a few odd looks at the library though!

[Karlis]

Has anyone read this book yet???

Sounds like the book you refer to could be the following (as per Amazon information):

Karlis

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Spanish Exorcist Addresses Claims of Satanic Influence in Vatican

The book, "Father Amorth. Memoirs of an Exorcist. My life fighting against Satan" written by Marco Tosatti, who compiled it from interviews with the priest.

* 3/3/2010

* Catholic News Agency (www.catholicnewsagency.com)

In a book of memoirs the noted Italian exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth affirmed 'Yes, also in the Vatican there are members of Satanic sects.'

ROME (CNA) - A renowned exorcist in Rome recently released a book of memoirs in which he declares to know of the existence of Satanic sects in the Vatican where participation reaches all the way to the College of Cardinals. A second demonologist, also residing in Rome, entered the debate this week, clarifying the origins of the information and defending the Vatican's clergy as an "edifying and virtuous" collection of prelates.

In a book of memoirs released in February, the noted Italian exorcist Fr. Gabriele Amorth affirmed that "Yes, also in the Vatican there are members of Satanic sects." When asked if members of the clergy are involved or if this is within the lay community, he responded, "There are priests, monsignors and also cardinals!"

The book, "Father Amorth. Memoirs of an Exorcist. My life fighting against Satan." was written by Marco Tosatti, who compiled it from interviews with the priest.

Fr. Amorth was asked by Tosatti how he knows Vatican clergy are involved. He answered, "I know from those who have been able to relate it to me because they had a way of knowing directly. And it's something 'confessed' most times by the very demon under obedience during the exorcisms."

The famous Italian exorcist was also asked if the Pope was aware of Satanic sects in the Vatican, to which Fr. Amorth replied, "Of course, he was informed. But he does what he can. It's a horrifying thing."

Benedict XVI, being German, comes from a place "decidedly averse to these things," argued Fr. Amorth, saying that in Germany "there practically aren't any exorcists." However, he clarified, "the Pope believes (in them)."

The Italian priest also warned of the existence of bishops and priests who do not believe in Satan in the interview. "And yet, in the Gospel, Jesus speaks extensively about it, so it should be said, either they've never read the Gospel or they just don't believe it!"

Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea Cucurull, a Spanish priest and theologian who specializes in demonology and is now studying for his doctorate of theology in Rome, responded to Fr. Amorth's assertions on March 1.

After reading reports of Fr. Amorth's accusations pointing a finger at members of the clergy, including cardinals, Fr. Fortea declared that it is a "duty of justice" to speak out in their defense.

Noting that some prelates "are more spiritual and others more earthly, some more virtuous and others more human," he wrote on his blog, "from there to affirm that some cardinals are members of Satanic sects is an unacceptable distance."

The Spanish priest then explained the sources of information used by Fr. Amorth to say that Satanic sects are operating in the Vatican.

In addition to the people that seek help for demonic possession, said Fr. Fortea, "innumerable persons come to us who claim to have visions, revelations and messages from Our Lord." Among these, "a certain number offer apocalyptic messages and revelations about the infiltration of Satanism and the Masons within the dome of the Church."

Fr. Fortea added that the only acceptable stance is to suspend judgment of the messages while they are subjected to time-intensive discernment, "sometimes months for each one of the cases."

The other source Fr. Amorth refers to, according to Fr. Fortea, is the demons who are being exorcised. Of this, the Spanish priest wrote that knowing whether or not the demon is telling the truth "is in many cases impossible."

"We can know with great confidence when a demon tells the truth in the subject directly related with the exorcism. That is, the number of demons, their name and similar things. But we cannot be confident in what regards concrete news relating to people."

"Father Amorth does not have other sources of knowledge than the two that I just cited," indicated the Spanish exorcist, "I refer to his own words for this affirmation."

Fr. Fortea observed that the existence of similar messages from the same sources is "something known by me just as (it has been) by many other colleagues for many years."

"Among exorcists, some have come to similar conclusions as those of Fr. Amorth. Others have not."

Fr. Fortea also defended those implicated in Fr. Amorth's statements, stating, "Our College of Cardinals, if we compare it with past centuries is the most edifying and virtuous that history has ever known. One would have to go back to the epoch of the Roman Empire to find a body of electors so distanced from all earthly pretension as the current one is.

"Cardinals might be better or worse," he reflected, "but all have upright intentions and seek the glory of God."

He concluded by emphasizing, "Statements must be proven, especially when they are about such grave accusations that affect the honorability of those who form part of the Head of the Church as far as they help the Supreme Pastor." Sourced from Amazon Books

[lighostchick76]

My husband is reading this book and the one that follows. He is studying to be a Religious Demonologist under the Church and as part of his training he has to read several books but only ones that were written by clergy. I've read some of them and they're pretty frightening.

[WARRIOR FOR THE LIGHT]

Thanks Karlis... interesting stuff...

Lighostchick,

any hi lights of it hubby liked??

[Sarka]

This sounds really interesting, I'm going to have to track it down myself at some point.

Thanks for the heads up on it's existence.

Edited July 21, 2010 by Sarka