# Can Demons Put Thoughts in Your Mind? Here's What the Church Teaches

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Podcast: [AfterMass](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aftermass-7397812)
Published: 2026-06-17T12:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-after-mass-podcast/episodes/Can-Demons-Put-Thoughts-in-Your-Mind--Heres-What-the-Church-Teaches-e3kqtpa
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## Resource

Have you ever had a disturbing thought appear out of nowhere and wondered where it came from? Can demons influence our thoughts? Can they plant ideas in our minds? What does the Catholic Church actually teach about intrusive thoughts, temptation, and spiritual warfare? In this video, we explore the teachings of St. Thomas Aquinas, the Catechism, and the experiences of saints like St. John Vianney, St. Teresa of Ávila, and St. Padre Pio to answer one of the most common questions Catholics ask about the spiritual life. The answer may be very different than what you've heard before. #Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #Demons #PadrePio #CatholicTeaching #Prayer #IntrusiveThoughts #SacredHeart

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