# Fr. Chad Ripperger: What Really Happens in the First 5 Minutes of an Exorcism

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Podcast: [AfterMass](https://stenobird.com/podcast/aftermass-7397812)
Published: 2026-07-28T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Fr. Chad Ripperger, one of the most experienced exorcists working today, has talked openly about what actually happens in the first minutes of an exorcism, and it's nothing like the movies. No screaming, no spectacle. In this video I break down the quiet, disciplined process behind it: the months or years of Church discernment that happen before anyone ever enters the room, the three specific signs the Church actually looks for, why the priest's own spiritual preparation matters as much as his authority, and the real difference between a formal exorcism and the more common deliverance prayer. This isn't Hollywood. It's the actual, ordinary authority of the Church, and it's more relevant to your own spiritual life than you'd think. #Catholic #Exorcism #SpiritualWarfare

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