[Canticle_of_Deborah]

Such a lack of insight and proper training does great harm to the souls of the faithful who need spiritual help - NOT an agnostic Psychiatrist!

It certainly does. My spiritual director spoke with a man who has been suffering a bad obsession. Every time he asks a N.O. priest for help he is told "it is a psychological problem." He finally found a diocesan priest willing to help him out of state.

It's beyond sad. I think the U.S. has less than 10 exorcists at last count. Italy has around 300 who are kept busy.

[gal522]

It's beyond sad. I think the U.S. has less than 10 exorcists at last count. Italy has around 300 who are kept busy. I would encourage those who need it then, outside the Catholic church. There are many churches which are ministering deliverance based on biblical teachings.