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Anneliese Michel	Omar	Sunday, November 3, 2013
Question: Hello, Brother: I recently read that the Emily rose, (or Anneliese Michel,) case is controversial in its authenticity. If aI read correctly on wikipedia, even the church declared that it was not a genuine case of possession, seemingly because of the legal ramifications that the clergy involved faced. Is this true? Thanks, and God bless you and your ministry.
Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r), CCL, LTh, DD, LNDC Dear Omar: I really do not know much about the case. There appears to have been some negligence involved as she died from malnutrition and dehydration. Her parents stopped all medical help for her and relied solely on the Rites of Exorcism. This was a serious mistake that cost Anneliese her life. From what I understand she was examined by several psychiatrists (a common requirements before exorcism is approved). The Bishop gave permission for the exorcism, but apparently was not aware of her delicate physical health. From what I understand she did show some symptoms that could have been demonological, although I think the Church, years later, determined that she was not possessed. From what I know about the case, the primary mistake was ignoring her health by her parents and the priests. It is sad. May she rest in peace. God Bless, Bro. Ignatius Mary Update: Fr. John M. Duffey, who is a reliable source, has written a book about this case entitled, Lessons Learned: The Anneliese Michel Exorcism: The Implementation of a Safe and Thorough Examination, Determination, and Exorcism of Demonic Possesion Fr. John M. Duffey For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.

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Anneliese Michel

Omar

Sunday, November 3, 2013

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Hello, Brother:

I recently read that the Emily rose, (or Anneliese Michel,) case is controversial in its authenticity. If aI read correctly on wikipedia, even the church declared that it was not a genuine case of possession, seemingly because of the legal ramifications that the clergy involved faced. Is this true? Thanks, and God bless you and your ministry.

Question Answered by Bro. Ignatius Mary, OMSM(r), CCL, LTh, DD, LNDC

Dear Omar:

I really do not know much about the case. There appears to have been some negligence involved as she died from malnutrition and dehydration. Her parents stopped all medical help for her and relied solely on the Rites of Exorcism. This was a serious mistake that cost Anneliese her life.

From what I understand she was examined by several psychiatrists (a common requirements before exorcism is approved). The Bishop gave permission for the exorcism, but apparently was not aware of her delicate physical health.

From what I understand she did show some symptoms that could have been demonological, although I think the Church, years later, determined that she was not possessed.

From what I know about the case, the primary mistake was ignoring her health by her parents and the priests. It is sad. May she rest in peace.

God Bless,
Bro. Ignatius Mary

Update: Fr. John M. Duffey, who is a reliable source, has written a book about this case entitled, Lessons Learned: The Anneliese Michel Exorcism: The Implementation of a Safe and Thorough Examination, Determination, and Exorcism of Demonic Possesion Fr. John M. Duffey

For information on how to receive help see our Help page. We suggest that before contacting us directly for help you try the Seven Steps to Self-Deliverance. These self-help steps will often resolve the problem. Also our Spiritual Warfare Prayer Catalog contains many prayers that may be helpful. If needed you can ask for a Personal Consultation.