My Notes: In this Lesson I am providing you with the overall outline of the 1614 Rite itself (1952 Revised Version) - Translation by Weller. It was the last 1614 Rite of Exorcism that was in effect before the new 1998 Rite of Exorcism replaced it. I will be putting Rite online soon.
First, are introductory Comments to the Rite of Exorcism by the translator [(Weller, pp. 160 – 167].
ACTUAL RITE OF EXORCISM (OF 1614)
[Begins on page 168 of Weller – with original Latin on left page, English translation on the right page]
PART 1 – “Exorcism of the Possessed” [pp. 168 – 175]
This Part 1 includes twenty-one paragraphs, which cover such things as the necessary qualities and qualifications of the Priest, and what he should be looking for and on his guard against, while dealing with the demons. It even advises what items he should have on hand (such as crucifixes, holy water, etc.), things he should avoid saying and doing; words, prayers and phrases he should employ, and even advise on where the exorcism should be conducted, among other things. It covers such topics as how the exorcist should prepare both himself, those helping him and the person being exorcised; naming of the demon; deceptive strategies of demons; the medical concerns of the patient, and the after-care of the exorcised person after the exorcism is over.
PART 2 – “The Rite of Exorcism” [pp. 175 – 223]
The Rite begins on page 175 with a short paragraph on the immediate preparations the exorcist should have gone through just prior to the beginning of the exorcism itself. This paragraph suggests what he should be wearing, and the initial acts of sprinkling those helping him and the subject to be exorcised, with holy water and other such things such as the sign of the Cross. Then, it suggests the praying of the Litany of Saints. The, is listed the prayers that cover the Rite:
Part of the Rite: Page reference in Weller’s Translation:
Many of the following contain various actions and responses by the exorcist and helpers:
Antiphon p. 175
Psalm 53 pp. 175 – 177
Prayer pp. 177 – 179
This prayer begins with a prayer over the afflicted person, then gives a command to the evil spirit(s) to give the exorcist some sign or other their name and the day and the hour of their departure out of the afflicted person.
The exorcist may read all or just one of the following Gospel readings:
Reading from the Gospel of St. John 1:1—14 pp. 179 – 181
Reading from the Gospel of St. Mark 16:15—18 p. 181
Reading from the Gospel of St. Luke 10:17—20 p. 181
Reading from the Gospel of St. Luke 11:14—22 pp. 181 – 183
Prayer p. 183
This prayer includes this action of the exorcist: with the sign of the Cross, taking his purple stole and placing it on the neck of the possessed, and with his right hand laid on the person’s head, he prays the given prayer.
Prayer p. 185
This prayer includes tracing of the sign of the Cross several times upon the brow and breast of the afflicted.
EXORCISM (The First – very short) pp. 185 – 187
Prayer p. 187
EXORCISM (The Second – longer) pp. 187 – 191
Prayer pp. 191 – 193
EXORCISM (The Third – fairly short) pp. 193 – 195
[A note in the Rite here states that all of what has come to this point may be repeated over and over as need be until the possessed one is fully liberated. In addition, it suggests that it will be helpful, to say devoutly over and over again, the Our Father, the Hail Mary, and the Creed, as well as all that follows, which are the canticles Magnificat and Benedictus, concluding with Glory Be to the Father.]
The Athanasian Creed pp. 195 – 199
Psalm 90 p. 201 [This Psalm has been a part of the Exorcism Rite since the earliest of times]
Psalm 67 pp. 203 – 207
Psalm 69 p. 207
Psalm 117 pp. 207 – 209
Psalm 34 pp. 211 – 213
Psalm 30 pp. 213 – 217
Psalm 21 pp. 217 – 219
Psalm 3 p. 221
Psalm 10 p. 221
Psalm 12 p. 223
Prayer Following Deliverance p. 223
PART 3 – “Exorcism against Satan and the Fallen Angels” [pp. 223 – 229]
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son…. p. 223
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel p. 225
EXORCISM (first paragraph) p. 225
Psalm 67 p. 225
EXORCISM (continues) pp. 225 – 229
Closing Prayer p. 229
The surroundings are sprinkled with holy water, and the Rite is over.