Fr. Chad Ripperger - Spiritual Warfare Conference - How Demons Influence Us & How to Avoid It

About this sermon

Are demons influencing our world more today? In this full talk and Q&A, an experienced exorcist explains the six forms of diabolic influence—from ordinary temptation to full possession—and the modern practices that open spiritual doors. Learn how perception gets twisted, why relationships get divided, what constitutes extraordinary activity, and how to avoid common dangers. 🙏 What you’ll learn Ordinary vs. extraordinary diabolic influence Vexation, oppression, obsession, possession, subjugation How temptations manipulate imagination & emotions Common “open doors” today (occultism, some media, pornography, grave sin, curiosity) Discernment tips: psychological vs. spiritual issues Generational spirits & authority in prayer Practical safeguards (confession, prayer, sacramentals, virtue, focus on God) ⛪ Context The talk begins with prayer and moves into a systematic overview, followed by a robust audience Q&A. It’s pastoral, practical, and direct. 📌 Note This video discusses sensitive topics (e.g., abuse, mental health). If you’re struggling, please seek pastoral care and qualified professional help. This content is catechetical/educational and not a substitute for personal spiritual direction or medical advice. ——— Chapters / Timestamps 0:00 Opening prayer & introduction 1:02 Overview: kinds of diabolic influence 2:22 Ordinary influence: temptation, imagination & perceptions 7:27 Extraordinary 1: Vexation (physical harassment) 8:28 Extraordinary 2: Oppression (jobs, finances, relationships, health, property) 11:24 Extraordinary 3: Obsession (imagination/emotions besieged) 15:25 Extraordinary 4: Possession (partial vs. full) 18:00 Extraordinary 5: Subjugation (pacts; why “contracts” don’t bind) 21:00 God’s limits on demons; signs during exorcism 23:28 Discernment signs: aversion to sacred, hidden knowledge, languages, preternatural abilities 29:41 Manifestations: strength, morphing, levitation (rare) 32:05 How people become possessed: mortal sin, grave evils suffered, rare divine permission 38:11 Modern “open doors”: occult practices, media, role-playing, curiosity 41:00 On specific pop culture/media concerns (spells, genre cautions) 43:16 Reiki, yoga, hand-motions & religious content claims (discernment cautions) 47:27 Pornography as a gateway; curses on master copies (industry claims) 50:26 “Generals” and cultural patterns 52:12 Collection break → Q&A begins 55:36 Q&A: generational spirits & family patterns 58:11 Q&A: authority in prayer (parents, priests, siblings) 1:01:00 Q&A: addictions—biological, habitual, spiritual components 1:09:03 Q&A: role-playing games & disassociation concerns 1:12:01 Q&A: mental health vs. diabolic obsession (discernment patterns) 1:18:42 Q&A: essential oils, sourcing & rituals 1:21:58 Q&A: sacraments, Precious Blood symbolism 1:23:38 Closing exhortation: “Do not be afraid” 1:26:08 End For more sermons & lectures please visit http://sensustraditionis.org/ & remember to do the PenanceWare Fr asks for Fr Ripperger's order of exorcists http://dolorans.org/ (C) 2015 Sensus Fidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 The group Fr mentions is found here: http://www.auxiliumchristianorum.org/ #Exorcism #SpiritualWarfare #Catholic #Deliverance #DemonicInfluence #Temptation #Obsession #Oppression #Possession #Confession #Prayer #Holiness #Sacramentals #Faith #DoNotBeAfraid

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• Leadership
• Spiritual Warfare