The Conor Gallagher Show "He Began Floating Next to Me": A Famous Exorcist on God’s Victory over the Demonic | Fr. Dan Reehil
Feb 2, 2026
Fr. Dan Reehil, a Catholic priest and diocesan exorcist who writes and speaks on spiritual warfare, shares firsthand accounts and theological perspective. He discusses how the Church discerns true demonic activity and what real exorcisms look like. He also covers prayer, sacramental life, parental spiritual guardianship, and why Hollywood myths miss the mark.
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Father As First Spiritual Guardian
- Fathers should bless children daily and act as the family's first spiritual defenders by invoking sacraments and prayers.
- Use holy water, St. Joseph oil, and the sign of the cross to claim protection for spouse and kids.
Priest Thrown By A Demonic Force
- Bishop William Curlin recounted being physically thrown across a psych ward room when a possessed man saw him with the Eucharist.
- The incident convinced him of genuine demonic reaction to sacramentals in clinical settings.
How The Rite Is Prepared And Runs
- Proper exorcism prep includes Mass, fasting, litany, and invoking saints and Psalm 91 before the rite.
- Expect about 45 minutes of formal prayers, commands, and thanksgiving during the full rite.
