Deliverance: Spanish exorcist to visit Diocese of Phoenix
Fr. Jose Antonio Fortea speaks during a workshop at Assumption Catholic Church in Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 4, 2012. Fr. Fortea, a priest of the Diocese of Alcala de Henares in Spain, is an exorcist. He is the author of several books including “Interview with an Exorcist.” Currently based in Rome studying for his doctorate in theology, he was in Florida to give talks about exorcism and pastoral care. (CNS photo/Don Burk)
“All of the cases in Spain came to me,” he explained. It is a country of 46 million, and Fr. Fortea’s parish was 20 minutes from Madrid. “Everybody would come.”
Those who suspected demonic activity in their lives visited him from throughout Spain. He received from eight to 12 people every day, except on Sundays, when he received 20 to 30.
Even at that, in the first year there were just four new cases of demonic possession out of the thousands who came. And those who came already suspected that something was happening. In other words, possession is rare — very unusual.
“With what is seen in the Church with some exorcisms, the faithful know — it’s a reminder to all believers that the power of Christ continues to be present,” Fr. Fortea said.
The Spanish priest will visit the Diocese of Phoenix to give conferences on healing and deliverance. He will give a presentation in English, 7-9 p.m. on May 29 at St. Timothy Parish; in Spanish, 5-10:30 p.m. at the Phoenix Convention Center. The Spanish event will cost $25 and registration is required for both events.
“We are doing what Jesus commanded,” Fr. Fortea said of exorcism. “Evil spirits exist. Therefore, we have to be attentive, we have to be on guard so that we do not fall into temptation.”
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