Alejandra reveals that witches, Reiki masters, and Satanists all unknowingly enter a contract with a demon.
The episode is a solo reading and commentary on Chapter 3 of the book 'Slaying Dragons 2: The Rise of the Occult.' Host Alejandra Vivanco begins by stating that the collapse of faith has led many to turn to occult fires, and that all witchcraft, Reiki, Satanism, and New Age practices involve entering a contract with a demon. She references Revelation 12:12, noting Satan's increased fury as his time grows short. Vivanco explains that occult practices like Reiki manipulate energies sourced from familiar spirits, i.e., demons. She transitions to discussing the infiltration of the occult into the Catholic Church, referencing the parable of the wheat and the tares. She cites Cardinal Burke's 2022 statement about worldly thinking infecting the church and Cardinal Serra's 2019 book describing the church's 'dark night of the soul.' Vivanco shares her personal disappointment with parish experiences but emphasizes trusting God. She lists specific cases of clerical corruption, including Bishop Xavier Novell, Father Travis Clark, and others involved in satanic sects or ritual abuse, referencing exorcist Father Amorth's memoirs. Vivanco mentions Father Amorth's claim that the Pope was aware of such issues and Padre Pio's warning about Satan ruling a false church. She criticizes church leaders like Cardinal Marx and the push against the Traditional Latin Mass. The host then discusses how ignorance leads Catholics into occult practices, quoting priests Dominic, Ciprian, and Ermatinger on the dangers of Ouija boards, horoscopes, yoga, and tarot readings. Vivanco shares her own past involvement in New Age practices and a personal demonic encounter that spurred her departure. She expresses frustration that priests fail to preach against these practices, contrasting this with Protestant willingness to address such topics. The episode ends with a mention of Helena's testimony about easy inroads like the Law of Attraction and Prosperity Gospel, and a final call to wake up to the reality of evil.
