Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know (Slaying Dragons Series Book 1)

When the father commits a mortal sin of a certain sort, like pornography, he is now vulnerable to diabolical influence. If a demon comes in at that moment, he can corrupt the whole family, since he entered through the head of the family.[378] The demon can also remain and be passed down through successive generations.

Every time we commit a mortal sin, we merit damnation, but God offers mercy first. Every time we commit a mortal sin, the door is open to the demons possessing us, but God blocks them in most cases.

diabolical infestation. This is the term used to refer to external manifestations of demonic activity in the world. This can involve things like animals, as is depicted in Sacred Scripture in the story of the Legion of demons being sent into the pigs, who then ran madly off the cliff and plunged into the sea.[67]

Curiosity can be a sinful act of the mind, and lead to an opening up to the diabolical when we, by this curiosity, stray from virtue, enter near occasions of sin, or dabble with things that are condemned by God and the Church.

By this knowledge, as Fr. Ripperger points out, Eve would have known that there were no talking snakes in creation.[62] However, her curiosity regarding this strange creature led her to listen to Satan and follow his lead. As a result, she placed herself under him and gave him authority to act in her life.[63]

They seek, through every possible means, to divide: through manipulation of how we perceive others, through the lie stating that others may have bad motives toward us, and through temptation to sinful behaviors that result in our isolation from other people. In the end, the demons seek to create wounds.

“Even if we do mean no harm, the Evil One means a great deal, and he will use those idle words as a sharp weapon against some neighbour’s heart.”[112]

Demons also tend to cling to families and move through the family line. This is called a generational spirit.

The demons are not in possession of the kind and amount and depth of knowledge as are the angels who are faithful to the Lord.