In the rite, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishing story of one american priests training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the devil, and exorcism. Exorcism has gotten a bad name from hollywood, says author matt baglio, who has written a sober, wellresearched eyewitness report on the catholic practice of expelling demons. The making of a modern exorcist book by matt baglio. Baglio also traces the history of exorcism, revealing its rites and rituals, explaining what the catholic church really teaches about demonic possession. The website for matt baglio, new york times bestselling author. The new book the rite by romebased reporter matt baglio follows the studies of fr. The 2011 movie which i consider one of the good exorcism movies out there was mostly based on true events from the book the rite. To his credit, academy award winner anthony hopkins earns his paycheck in mikael hafstroms the rite, an inspired by a true story flick about a skeptical seminary student, michael kovak colin odonoghue who rather reluctantly finds himself attending exorcism school at the vatican under the guidance of father xavier ciaran hinds, who also recommends his spending time. According to the rite true story, father gary thomas, who is portrayed by actor colin odonoghue in the movie, attended exorcism classes, among others, during his nine month stay. The making of a modern exorcist ebook written by matt baglio.
Father gary thomas of california was nice enough to allow baglio to join him in the journey. What prompted you to get up close and write this book. Sometimes he shows himself, strangely, but also in cases of possession. Bishops just had a conference on exorcism this book puts the often misunderstood rite in perspective. Baglio graciously agreed to talk to us about his own feelings on exorcism.
Baglio had come to witness some 20 exorcisms that father thomas had participated in. When he first heard about a vaticansponsored course on exorcism for priests, journalist matt baglio was intrigued by the idea of this ancient ritual taking place in the modern world. The inspiration for the film starring anthony hopkins, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishing story of one american priests training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the devil, and exorcism are not merely a remnant of the archaic past, but remain a fearsome power in many peoples lives even today. But hes much more dangerous where he doesnt let himself be seen, where he cant be done away with through exorcism. The making of a modern exorcist, by journalist matt baglio, is a riveting, accessible book that educates even as it fascinates, juxtaposing a priests matteroffact existence amid the. About this book in the rite, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishing story of one american priests training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the devil, and exorcism are not merely a remnant of the archaic past, but remain a fearsome power in many peoples lives even today.
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In his new book the rite, baglio follows american priest father gary sent to rome to train as an exorcist and his apprenticeship with father carmine. Reading the rite was an intriguing experience for me since as young as i can recall i have gone to church, so the concept of lucifer and demons is far from ne. The rite reading critique print best essay writing. About this book in the rite, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishin. On this subject, there is the book by journalist matt baglio called the rite. The making of a modern exorcist was published in 2009 by doubleday with an audio version shortly thereafter by st. The book s author, baglio, is actually a journalist who followed father gary thomas from california all the way to the vatican, where he was trained in the rite of exorcism. The movie relied on real life observations of exorcisms and its central characters were all based on actual individuals. The main subject in the book is not a troubled seminarian but an experienced priest of strong faith. Jose antonio fortea in todays culture of scientific enlightenment, many consider belief in demonic possession and exorcism to be superstitious remnants. Journalist matt baglio documents a group of catholic priests learning about the ancient rite of exorcism in his new book, the rite. The rite the inspiration for the film starring anthony hopkins, journalist matt baglio uses the astonishing story of one american priests training as an exorcist to reveal that the phenomena of possession, demons, the devil, and exorcism are not merely a remnant of the archaic past, but remain a fearsome power in many peoples lives even today. The rite of exorcism download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Father gary thomas was working as a parish priest in california when he was asked by his bishop to.
How and why his view changed is the subject of this book. The making of a modern exorcist by matt baglio is a fascinating, thorough, and thoughtprovoking look at exorcism through the perspective of a catholic priest, father gary, reluctantly sent to the vatican to learn how to become an exorcist. The rite book did the real michael kovak take classes in rome to become an exorcist. The rite is a 2011 supernatural horror film directed by mikael hafstrom and written by michael petroni. It was revised on 26 january 1998, making it the last liturgical book to be revised following the. The rite is based on a real priest trained in exorcism. The catholic church revised the rite of exorcism in january 1999. It smashes the many myths created by hollywood movies and other amateurs on the subject about exorcism and the role of. It smashes the many myths created by hollywood movies and other amateurs on the subject about exorcism and the role of the. Sir anthony hopkins stars as father lucas, playing opposite irish actor colin odonoghue as priest michael kovak. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the rite. The rite, by journalist matt baglio, delves into the fascinating world of exorcism. Matt baglio, an american journalist in rome, wrote a book based on father garys story.
To make sure the rite s exorcism scenes were right, filmmakers called upon father gary thomas. Looking for a story, romebased investigative journalist matt baglio attended the class, and there met father gary thomas a californian priest who had been. The rite by matt baglio, also made into a movie with anthony hopkins, is a harrowing and yet captivating look into the darker side of the christian faith, namely, exorcism. The making of a modern exorcist was published in 2009 by.
It smashes the many myths created by hollywood movies and other amateurs on the subject about exorcism and the role of the exorcist in the catholic church. The making of a modern exorcist, first edited in 2009 and then in 2010, which inspired the film the rite. The rite an american journalist living in rome, matt baglio became fascinated when he found out that an american priest had been sent there by his bishop to study exorcism. The devil returns to the silver screen this week with the opening of director mikael hafstroms the rite, based on journalist matt baglio s 2009 book, the rite. The very spooky trailer for the rite has been released.
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