The Exorcism of Nicola Aubry

By C.SS.R. Fr. Michael Müller and Fr. Chad Ripperger Ph.D.

In a small french town in the year 1565, the devil took possession of a young Catholic married woman named Nicola Aubry. He revealed himself as Beelzebub, "prince of devils, next to Lucifer." And the devil did not come alone. Twenty-nine minions accompanied the father of lies at one point. Sever

• Language: English
• Publisher: Sensus Fidelium Press
• Release date: Oct 6, 2023
• ISBN: 9781962639033

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This translation of The Exorcism of Nicola Aubry: The Triumph of the Blessed Sacrament by Rev. Michael Müller, C.SS.R., was first published in 1877 (fourth edition) by Kreuzer Brothers. The original title was Triumph of the Blessed Sacrament; Or, History of Nicola Aubry. The Sensus Fidelium Press edition has been re-typeset, with some revisions in the citations. Typography and changes in this edition are the property of Sensus Fidelium Press and may not be reproduced, in whole or in part, without written permission of the publisher.

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Contents

Foreword

A Short Biography of Fr. Michael Müller, C.SS.R.

Chapter 1

Understanding the Demonic

Chapter 2

Triumph of the Blessed Sacrament over Beelzebub

Chapter 3

Spiritualism or (Better) Spiritism

Foreword

The name Beelzebub occurs throughout Scripture, both in the Old Testament and New Testament, as a demon and a god of the pagans. As is indicated in this text, implied in Matthew 12:25–27, and testified by the Fathers that Beelzebub is the same demon as Satan and Lucifer, one realizes that this case study involves the top demon in hell. Most experienced exorcists have come across this demon, often numerous times, which is an indicator that he has been an active possessor of people throughout human history. This story recounts the possession of a girl, Nicola, who was gravely afflicted by Beelzebub and two other demons, and it demonstrates many of the characteristics that exorcist use to diagnose possession, such as occult knowledge, superhuman strength, knowledge of foreign languages, etc. It also shows that the response of the faithful is not to be one of fear, but one of tru st in God.

The centrality of the Holy Eucharist, the Blessed Sacrament, in the case shows that, in the end, the demons must submit to God. It also demonstrates the reality that even though demons are liars, there are times where even they admit they are compelled by God to tell the truth, and that is not subject to their choice. The many conversions of the Calvinists to the true Faith, and specifically to the truth of Catholic teaching on the Eucharist, is a lesson even for us today, at a time when the belief in the Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity of Christ truly present in the Eucharist is being denied, even by many priests. This historical account provides testimony that the teaching of the Catholic Church are true, and when confronted with the reality of that fact, even the hardest of Calvinists convert.

Reprint of these testimonies is beneficial to the laity, if they do not seek the sensational but approach them with a desire to learn the nature of spiritual warfare and to enjoy the truth of God’s omnipotence over creation and the demons weakness and evil. May the reader’s faith benefit from this small book.

–Fr. Chad Ripperger, Ph.D.

A Short Biography of

Fr. Michael Müller, C.SS.R.

Fr. Michael Müller, C.SS.R. was born on December 18, 1825 in Brück, Germany, in the Diocese of Trier. In this small village, Müller grew in virtue and love for the Catholic Faith. From his early years, He felt the call to the priesthood. He joined the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer (Redemptorists). At St. Trond in Belgium, he entered the novitiate and professed his vows in 1848. He would later study a t Wittem.

The Redemptorists sent Br. Müller and several classmates to the United States to assist the Church there. After completing his studies in America, he was ordained to the priesthood on March 26, 1853 by St. John Neumann, the bishop of Philadelphia.

Throughout his religious life, he was assigned various duties, such as the Spiritual Prefect of Students, Master of Novices, and Superior at Annapolis. He also served as Rector of St. Alphonsus Monastery in Annapolis and assisted with the new foundation in St. Louis, Missouri.

He wrote over thirty works, including various pamphlets, books, and catechisms. He zealously followed in the footsteps of his order’s founder, St. Alphonsus de Liguori.

He died on August 28, 1899 in Annapolis, Maryland.

Chapter 1

Understanding the Demonic

I KNOW that there are many who call themselves Christians and believe in the Redemption, and yet, absurdly enough, deny the personal existence of Satan.

They assert, with an air of profound wisdom, that the words devil and Satan are simply the imaginary personification of all the evil influences to which we are subject in this life. But I ask: What can be more absurd than to deny what Catholics throughout history, without exception, have always believed, and still believe—the personal existence of the devil?

What can be more impious than to deny what we find asserted in plain words on almost every page of Sacred Scripture—the personal existence of the devil?

Holy Scripture tells us that Satan, in the form of a serpent, seduced Eve to eat of the forbidden fruit; it declares that all the gods of the Gentiles are devils; it tells us that the devil is the prince of this world; that he goes about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour; it bids us resist the devil, and he will flee from us. St. Paul speaks of the prince and the powers of the air that besiege us, and against whom we must put on the whole armor of God, and do valiant battle.

Moreover, Holy Scripture speaks of demoniacs, or persons possessed with devils; and, among the marvelous works ascribed to Jesus Christ, is that of expelling demons, or casting out devils.

For Catholics, there can be no question concerning the personal existence of Satan.

The Catholic Church plainly and unequivocally recognizes the existence of Satan, as may be gathered from the prayers and ceremonies of Baptism, as well as from the significance of the Sacrament itself; and not only his existence, but his power over the natural man, and even material objects. The Catholic Church has also her exorcists, and her precise forms and prayers for exorcising evil spirits.

Besides, every Christian knows that the Son of God became man and died upon the Cross for no other purpose than to destroy the works of the devil, and to redeem mankind from his power.

Now to assert that there is no devil is to assert that Jesus Christ suffered so much from no motive, that His mission had no object; it is to deny the work of Redemption. What can be more blasphemous than such an assertion?

Again, what can be more contrary to sound reason than to deny the existence of the devil? They who deny the personal existence of the devil must either deny the existence of evil altogether, which is absurd, or they must admit the existence of an unbeginning eternal principle of evil, which is a palpable blasphemy.

No, my friends! God alone has existed from all eternity. By His word He created Heaven and earth, and all things visible and invisible. God, in His infinite wisdom, created beings gifted with intelligence and free will, and, consequently, capable of acting wrong as well as right. All the works of God, since they came forth from His hands, are good, very good. It was, then, by the abuse of their intelligence and free will, by refusing to observe the just laws of God, that His creatures became wicked, and that evil was introduced into the world.

Satan and his hosts were created by God as bright and beautiful angels; but of their own free will, they rebelled against God. I will be like to the Most High (Isa. 14:12). They refused to worship the incarnate Son of God, and they were, consequently, cast out of Heaven. The moment they committed that sin of pride and disobedience, they were instantly transformed into hideous demons. They are called the Princes of