The Pope?s Exorcist: 101 Questions About Fr. Gabriele Amorth

In times of escalating evil, exorcists find themselves in greater demand. Here is a never-before-published collection of questions and answers that takes you beyond Hollywood hyperbole and deep into Fr. Amorth’s real-life private world, giving you a harrowing vision of his daily battles with the devil and a fascinating glimpse into his sacred ministry.

The editors at Sophia Institute Press―publisher of three best-selling books by Fr. Amorth―separate the fantasy from the facts surrounding what really occurs in exorcisms. They share examples of demonic obsession and possession from Fr. Amorth’s experience. The editors also lay out the alarming cause of most cases of possession (you will never guess the origin!), what exorcism really is, how it is performed, and its biblical history.

These absorbing pages reveal:

• Father’s intense daily schedule and the astounding number of exorcisms he performed
• Secrets of Fr. Amorth’s mystical life, including his supernatural visions
• The saint who was Fr. Amorth’s spiritual director and another saint who is known for his effectiveness against demons
• Straightforward answers to common questions on the devil and demons
• Who the first exorcist was and thrilling stories about saints who performed exorcisms
• What the room where the exorcisms took place looked like and the “tools” used during exorcisms

You will get the answers to questions such as: Do demons really spit nails and perform other supernatural acts? Why did God make the devil and Hell? What do Catholics believe about spells and magic? Are Reiki, yoga, and transcendental meditation things you should avoid? What about rock music and Harry Potter? In addition, you will read about the most common “gateway” sins that lead to demonic activity and will glean ways to protect yourself and your loved ones from evil and its many influences . This handy book also includes prayers of liberation and advice to follow when you are experiencing spiritual warfare yourself.

Cardinal Peter Gasparri, once a papal candidate, was perhaps the most influential theologian of his time. At the request of Pope St. Pius X, he authored the first major Code of Canon Law in Church history -- a staggering achievement in and of itself -- and then followed it with one of the greatest single-volume compendiums of Catholic doctrine ever written.This immensely popular catechism is back in print for the first time in almost a century as part of the monumental Tradivox series, in its most beautiful binding to date. In every way meriting its auspicious title of "The Catholic Catechism," this acclaimed work offers an extensive and logical explanation of the Faith, masterfully arraying the teachings of the Church in three learning levels: to prepare children for Holy Communion, to instruct older children in the catechism, and to offer formation for adults by enriching their understanding of Church teachings.This gem of a resource was designed not only to help individuals deepen their faith but also for widespread use by catechists in the universal Church. In fact, it was rapidly translated into multiple languages after its release and was widely expected to be adopted as the Vatican's "universal catechism."In this treasured volume, His Eminence explains the purpose of the catechism -- to stir up men's hearts and help them lead moral lives in harmony with divine truth. To this end, he includes detailed footnotes that provide teachers with scriptural and practical examples of truths of the Faith to share with their students, along with recommendations on how to live these teachings in daily life.As you absorb the Church's fundamental teachings in these evergreen pages, you will find: Clear and accessible definitions of core theological termsDetailed descriptions of the sacraments and their power in effecting graceReflections on the meaning of traditional prayers and related themesPractical instructions on leading a life of virtue and overcoming temptationAnswers to disputed questions touched on in the catechismExplanations of the Church's social and moral teachingsAlso included are numerous biblical and primary sources, saints' writings, extensive excerpts from important Church documents, and thorough appendices for easy referencing and further exploration.