In his book An Exorcist Tells His Story, Father Gabriele Amorth, the former chief exorcist of the Diocese of Rome, recounts some of the things that the devil has told him about his plans for the Catholic Church.
According to Father Amorth, the devil’s goal is to destroy the Catholic Church from within. He wants to sow discord and division among Catholics, and to lead them away from the faith. He also wants to discredit the Church’s authority, and to make it seem like the Church is no longer relevant in the modern world.
The devil has told Father Amorth that he is particularly focused on attacking the Church’s youth. He wants to lure young people away from the Church with false promises of happiness and fulfillment. He also wants to use them to spread his lies and deceptions.
Father Amorth believes that the devil is succeeding in his plans. He sees the increasing secularism in the world, and the decline in the number of people attending Mass, as evidence of the devil’s success.
However, Father Amorth also believes that the Church will ultimately triumph over the devil. He says that the devil is a defeated foe, and that his power is limited. He also says that the Church is protected by the power of God.
“The Church is the Ark of Salvation,” Father Amorth writes. “The devil cannot destroy it.”
Father Amorth’s words are a reminder that the devil is a real and present danger. However, they are also a reminder that the Church is ultimately victorious. With God’s help, the Church will continue to spread the Gospel and to bring people to salvation.
In addition to the things that the devil has told Father Amorth, there are other signs that the devil is active in the Catholic Church. For example, there have been a number of high-profile cases of sexual abuse by Catholic priests. These cases have led to a loss of trust in the Church, and have made it more difficult for the Church to reach out to young people.
The devil is also active in the world at large. He is the source of all evil, and he is constantly trying to lead people astray. However, just as the devil is active in the world, so too is God. God is the source of all good, and he is constantly working to bring people to salvation.
The battle between good and evil is a never-ending one. However, with God’s help, the forces of good will ultimately triumph. The Catholic Church is a powerful force for good in the world, and it will continue to play a vital role in the battle against evil.
