Spiritual Warfare & Marriage 3/3 | Sins That Split Families (and How to Fight Back) ~ Fr. Ripperger

How do demons target marriages and families? In this talk, we cover common “sins against marriage” that the enemy exploits—injurious words, weaponizing children, neglect of duties, effeminacy, control, and more—and the concrete virtue-based remedies: prayer, fasting, gentleness, right-ordered headship, modesty, and consistent parenting. You’ll also hear practical Q&A: books to start your spiritual life, possession vs. grace, why Communion isn’t always offered under both species, how wives can honor their husbands’ office, how men overcome effeminacy, repairing family damage, thoughts on the new rite of exorcism, the St. Michael (Leo XIII) prayer permissions, music’s impact on the soul, exercising authority against demons, and what to do about troubling dreams. Key takeaways Demons try to distort perceptions so spouses focus on their own pain over the other’s good. Avoid injurious words; never argue before children; don’t use kids as pawns. Effeminacy in men (avoiding the arduous for pleasure/peace) and control in women both stall virtue. Parents: be consistent (not nagging) with discipline; don’t tolerate tantrums. Order work to the family, not family to work. Remedies: prayer + fasting, sacramentals, confession, and cultivating contrary virtues. Practical discernment for authority and what you may command spiritually inside your state in life. Resources mentioned The Catechism Explained (Spirago) Manual of Prayers (Third Plenary Council of Baltimore) Deliverance Prayers for the Laity Talks/books on modesty, integral good, psychology, spiritual warfare Timestamps 00:00 Opening prayer 00:28 “Sins against marriage” intro 01:00 Demonic distortion: focusing on your pain vs. spouse’s good 02:25 Injurious words during arguments 02:54 Neglect of responsibility toward children 03:35 “I deserve a break” vs. child’s good 03:48 Lack/over-affection & child psychology 04:31 Demonic malice & wounding 05:10 Using children as pawns; never argue before kids 05:29 Effeminacy & right-ordered headship 06:45 Long-term friction → control; man cave escape 07:17 “Curse of Eve” & growth in virtue 08:38 Effeminacy vs. sloth (definitions) 09:32 Choosing pleasure/peace over the arduous 10:15 Modeling vices in front of children 10:53 Tolerating bad behavior & tantrums 12:03 Neglecting duties at home (workaholism) 12:47 Priorities: career serves family, not vice versa 13:48 Denying one’s state in life; escapist recreation 15:07 Q&A begins 15:32 Book & prayer recommendations 18:30 Possession vs. state of grace 19:50 Why not always receive from the chalice 20:41 How wives show respect for the husband’s office 24:02 World, flesh, devil — temptation map 26:06 How men stop being effeminate 28:26 Repairing spiritual damage in families 30:29 “Guardian demon?” vs. dominant temptations 31:40 Thoughts on the new rite of exorcism 39:02 Counsel for abusive/alcoholic situations 40:58 Leo XIII St. Michael prayer — who may use it 45:00 Minor orders & exorcists (history) 48:24 Music’s impact on the faculties 50:59 Authority & commanding demons (limits) 51:40 Demonic dreams & what to do 54:28 Closing blessing For more sermons & lectures please visit http://sensustraditionis.org/ & remember to do the PenanceWare Fr asks for Fr Ripperger's order of exorcists http://dolorans.org/ (C) 2018 Sensus Fidelium #Catholic #SpiritualWarfare #Marriage #Parenting #Prayer #Fasting #Virtue #Headship #Modesty #Deliverance #Exorcism #FamilyLife #CatholicMarriage #Faith #Holiness 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-b... Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-sup... 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴