Exorcist Explains Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Mental Health

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A Reason for Hope

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The A Reason for Hope Podcast is to help decipher the truths of our faith in these challenging times. We address topics of interest and confusion in our culture through interviews with prominent Catholic speakers, candid conversations from the Array of Hope team, and catechetical discussions with our Director of Theology, Dr. David Hajduk.

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Exorcist Explains Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Mental Health | Fr Chad Ripperger

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Exorcist Explains Spiritual Warfare and Catholic Mental Health | Fr Chad Ripperger

How can Catholics discern whether interior suffering is the result of demonic oppression or struggles like anxiety, depression, or emotional trauma? In this episode of A Reason For Hope Podcast, Mario Costabile sits down with Catholic priest, exorcist, and Thomistic philosopher Fr. Chad Ripperger, who explains how the Church approaches spiritual warfare, using the rich intellectual tradition of St. Thomas Aquinas to distinguish between spiritual and psychological afflictions.

We explore how demons interact with the intellect, will, and passions, and how Catholics can recognize signs of spiritual attack, while understanding that not all mental or emotional challenges are demonic in origin. Fr. Ripperger shares practical guidance on discernment of spirits, the role of grace, virtue, and the sacraments, and how Catholic mental health perspectives can complement spiritual care.

This conversation is essential for anyone seeking clarity in the modern world, especially for those facing inner struggles and trying to navigate the overlap between psychological challenges and spiritual realities. Learn how to protect your soul, strengthen your spiritual life, and approach suffering with a clear and faithful Catholic framework.

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