How to Remove Demonic Influence

If you believe you or someone you love is facing demonic oppression, here’s what the Church recommends:

Go to Confession

The Sacrament of Reconciliation breaks the chains of sin and drives demons out. Confession is often more powerful than any deliverance prayer.

“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us…” (1 John 1:9)

Return to the Sacraments

• Attend Mass regularly

• Receive the Eucharist in a state of grace

• Adore Christ in the Blessed Sacrament

The sacraments are your spiritual armor.

Daily Prayer and Renunciation

Pray from the heart daily. Renounce any past involvement in the occult or sinful habits out loud. Use prayers such as:

• The Our Father and Hail Mary

• St. Michael Prayer

• The Rosary, especially under the protection of Our Lady

• Psalm 91 or 23

• Personal renunciations: “In the name of Jesus Christ, I renounce all spirits of fear, lust, anger…” etc.

Use Blessed Sacramentals

Keep sacramentals in your home:

• Holy water

• Blessed salt

• Crucifixes

• Medals of saints, especially St. Benedict or St. Michael

• Sacred images of Jesus and Mary

Use them reverently, not superstitiously. Their power comes from the blessing of the Church and your faith in Christ.

Live a Holy Life

A life rooted in virtue, humility, charity, and forgiveness is a life the enemy cannot dominate. Demons flee from the presence of holiness.

“Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” (James 4:7–8)

When to Seek Help

If a person experiences:

• Severe psychological or spiritual torment

• Uncontrollable reactions to prayer or blessed objects

• Supernatural phenomena

• Inability to pray or attend church despite desire

…they should consult a priest immediately. The Church has trained ministers who can guide individuals through discernment and, if necessary, an exorcism.

Final Word: Fear Not - But Be Vigilant

Demons are real - but so is the victory of Jesus Christ. Through His Cross, He has conquered sin, death, and every power of darkness. He gives us the sacraments, the Scriptures, and the communion of saints to fight with Him. So don’t be afraid. But don’t be naïve, either.

Stay close to the Church.
Stay close to the Sacraments.
Stay close to Christ.

Here is a video on Spiritual Warfare:

Because no darkness can overcome the Light of God.