This blog post recounts a miraculous story from St. Louis de Montfort's 'The Secret of the Rosary,' illustrating the power of the Rosary in spiritual warfare and the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary in liberating a man possessed by 15,000 demons. It emphasizes the importance of daily Rosary prayer for salvation and spiritual strength.
The Blessed Virgin Mary is known to be more powerful than Satan and all his forces. This truth is well recognized among exorcists, who assert that whenever Mary appears, demons flee. In this blog post, we will explore a remarkable true story that illustrates this power, detailing how the Blessed Virgin Mary liberated a man from the grip of 15,000 demons through the Rosary.
This incredible account comes from St. Louis de Montfort's book, The Secret of the Rosary. It recounts an event during St. Dominic's preaching of the Rosary near Cassone, where a man possessed by the devil was brought to him. St. Dominic performed an exorcism in front of a large crowd, estimated to be over 12,000 people.
During the exorcism, the demons were compelled to answer St. Dominic's questions. They revealed that there were 15,000 of them inhabiting the body of the afflicted man because he had attacked the 15 mysteries of the Rosary. The demons confessed that St. Dominic instilled fear in them and was the one they hated most in the world due to the souls he saved through devotion to the Rosary.
St. Dominic, seeking to know which saint was most feared by the demons, insisted on a clear answer. The demons, however, attempted to evade the question, pleading for mercy instead. Unmoved by their pleas, St. Dominic prayed to the Blessed Virgin Mary, asking her to command the demons to answer him.
In response to his prayer, a miraculous event occurred. A glowing flame erupted from the possessed man's ears, nostrils, and mouth, causing fear among the onlookers. The demons then begged St. Dominic to let them leave the man without further questioning, claiming they were suffering immensely.
St. Dominic continued to pray, asking Mary to compel the demons to reveal the truth. Shortly after, the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Dominic, surrounded by angels. She commanded the demons to answer St. Dominic's questions. The demons screamed in terror, acknowledging Mary as their enemy and the cause of their downfall.
They confessed that Mary is all-powerful and can save her servants from hell. They admitted that no soul who truly perseveres in her service has ever been damned. The demons revealed that Mary's intercession grants true contrition for sins, leading to God's forgiveness and mercy.
Following this revelation, St. Dominic led the crowd in praying the Rosary. With each Hail Mary, a group of demons exited the possessed man, appearing as red-hot coals. Eventually, all the demons were expelled, and the man was freed from their torment. The invisible presence of Mary blessed the crowd, filling them with joy and leading many heretics to convert and join the confraternity of the Holy Rosary.
This story serves as a powerful reminder of the efficacy of the Rosary as a spiritual weapon. Regardless of one's past sins, the Rosary is a remedy that unites us with Jesus Christ. St. Louis de Montfort emphasizes that at the end of the world, Mary will raise up great saints through the recitation of the Holy Rosary.
To be among those saints, it is essential to pray the Rosary daily, ideally a minimum of five decades. For those who wish to deepen their devotion, praying all three or four sets of mysteries can be transformative.
Consider how much time is often spent on entertainment or leisure activities. If we dedicated just an hour a day to praying the Rosary, we could profoundly impact our spiritual lives and the lives of our families. The final battle between the kingdom of heaven and Satan centers around marriage and family, making the intercession of the Blessed Virgin Mary crucial for anyone striving to be a good spouse or parent.
In conclusion, regardless of your current spiritual state, I urge you to begin praying the Rosary daily. If you already pray five decades, consider expanding to the full set of mysteries. The blessings and graces that come from this devotion are immeasurable, leading us closer to heaven through the intercession of Mary, the Mother of God.
