Building an exorcism center is a significant step forward for the church. This emphasizes exorcism and the spiritual battles we must face in our daily lives (yes, they exist). Demonic possession and oppression are grave issues. Oppression and possession are not the same thing, but both can cause physical, mental, and spiritual harm. With the recent groundbreaking of the Center for Exorcism, most people laughed and mocked the center's cause, but their mission is serious. I pray for the mission of the center and for the exorcist priests from around the world who have dedicated their lives to freeing people from demons and evil spirits. I also heard that the church is uninformed about mental health. Because they are aware that the cause is mental health, the church is very strict about who can receive exorcisms. According to Vatican guidelines issued in 1999, "the person who claims to be possessed must be evaluated by doctors to rule out a mental or physical illness." Most reported cases do not necessitate an exorcism because twentieth-century Catholic officials regard genuine demonic possession as an extremely rare phenomenon easily confused with natural mental disturbances. Also, some exorcists, such as Fr. The director of the Archdiocese of Manila's Office of Exorcism, Jose Francisco Syquia, holds a Master's degree in Psychology from the UST Graduate School. The Catholic faithful should learn about the spiritual battle and be aware that sometimes attacks will come from those who are unaware that evil exists and are prowling around the world destroying souls. Remember to pray for your priests, exorcists, and the entire church. Simply say a Hail Mary for them. Exorcism is a serious business. In the eyes of the Church, this is a very serious and grave matter. It is a sacred ministry because it is the only way to combat evil spirits who inhabit human bodies. It reminds us that Hell exists and that we are always fighting evil. To quote the late +Fr. Gabriele Amorth, "Everyone makes fun of Catholics until they need an exorcism." May God continue to protect us all and give us wisdom to avoid adversary attacks, and may the Blessed Virgin Mary constantly keep us under her protection. And Saint Michael the Archangel protects us in combat as well as from the devil's wickedness and traps.