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In the last several years, the Catholic Church has noted an alarming increase in the number of exorcisms performed. And for some of the most disturbing and vicious cases of possession, one priest is often summoned. With almost two decades in ministry, renowned exorcist Father Carlos Martins has encountered evil in nearly every way imaginable. From Ouija boards and curses to witches and demonic pacts, Father Martins has battled the ancient serpent in many forms. Based on the wildly successful podcast, The Exorcist Files, which has had over 2 million downloads since its launch in 2023, Evil Has a Name details Martins'' first-hand experiences with real-life exorcisms and discusses them in the context of the history and theology of demonic activity. Each chapter beings with a compelling account of one of Fr Carlos'' exorcisms. He describes the phenomena experienced by the individual, how it was diagnosed as being of supernatural origin, and its resolution through prayer and other rituals of exorcism. He then offers an analysis and theological explanation of the elements the case brings up. The reader will gain an appreciation for how the exorcist conducts their ministry, a deeper understanding of evil and ultimately, a profound appreciation of the victory of Jesus Christ. Evil Has a Name will have a foreword written by Cardinal Raymond Burke, the most respected and recognisable cardinal in the Catholic Church.
About the author
Martins is widely recognized as an expert in the ministry of exorcism and is often asked to assist in the most extraordinary cases. A convert from atheism, he discovered Jesus as an undergraduate. He founded Treasures of the Church, a Vatican ministry utilizing the relics of the saints in healing ministry. Because of his work in exorcism and healing, Father Martins is one of the most renowned ministers of the "supernatural" within the Catholic Church. He has served as a consultant to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints (the Vatican department charged with saint-making) and Pope Francis designated him a Missionary of Mercy, a papal delegate with worldwide jurisdiction (less than 0.3% of priests globally possess this privilege).
