He specifically cited the phrase "I bind thee" and was referring to that. I don't know that I can disagree with his concern. That sounds like a step away from Pablo the lay exorcist. WE are trying to bind demons? How? I understand that the idea is that if we have God-given authority over someone, say, our children, we can in SOME way assert our God-given rights over them, but it's a fine line between that an attempting to bind demons. I know that my wife bought Father Ripperger's book and has been saying some of those prayers, and I think that the demonic attacks against my family have only increased since then.
What book does she have ? If it's Deliverance Prayers For The Laity, it's all explained in the Introduction. Fr Ripperger isn't promoting exorcism by the laity.
As far as attacks after spiritual warfare prayers, well, it irritates demons. If they come at us it's because God permits it.
As Fr Ripperger says, if He didn't allow it, we'd be mediocre in our Spiritual lives at best.
Oppression, obsession .... They are going to come at us in those ways whether we are praying spiritual warfare related prayers or not.
Some of us can't handle an increase in demonic retaliation. Fr Ripperger acknowledges that. If someone is scared of demons, they perhaps don't have strong confidence in Our Lady's protection. Some struggle to stay in a state of grace. Could be many reasons. But Fr is very adamant in recommending we consult a spiritual director before upping our game with these prayers.
Myself, I say "bring it on Mr Devil. Screw you. I can't make you do anything. I can't stop you from messing with me. But those two standing behind me that I have confidence in can send you packing"
Anyhow, in my opinion Dominion is the best resource I have ever come across to up my game in the practice of Catholicism. It's what I needed.
Pax
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