299 Catholic Prayers for Exorcism and Deliverance from Evil

The Catholic Church takes spiritual warfare seriously. For two thousand years, priests have used specific prayers to confront demonic activity. These prayers are not for casual use. They are weapons for serious battle. The Church teaches that only ordained priests with permission from their bishop should perform formal exorcism. But lay Catholics can pray certain prayers for protection, deliverance, and freedom from evil influences.

You may be dealing with something less than full demonic possession but more than ordinary temptation. Oppression, obsession, infestation, and vexation are real. These conditions cause nightmares, intrusive thoughts, unexplained sickness, oppressive atmospheres in homes, and repeated misfortunes that feel targeted. The prayers in this guide address these situations.

Do not use these prayers out of curiosity or fear. Use them because you genuinely need deliverance or because you are interceding for someone who does. Pray them with faith, humility, and submission to the authority of the Church. Never attempt to command demons directly if you are not a priest with proper authorization. Instead, pray to God, asking Him to rebuke evil.

These 299 prayers draw from traditional Catholic exorcism rites, the prayers of saints, and approved deliverance prayers. Each prayer calls on the name of Jesus, the intercession of Mary, the protection of angels, and the authority of the Church. Some are short ejaculations for frequent use. Others are longer prayers for specific situations.

Keep a blessed crucifix or medal of Saint Benedict nearby when you pray these. Holy water and blessed salt can also be used. These sacramentals do not have power in themselves but carry the blessing of the Church and remind you of God’s protection.

Pray these prayers with a clean heart. Go to confession before engaging in serious spiritual warfare. Unconfessed sin gives the enemy a foothold. Close those doors first.

Let us begin.

Prayers for Protection from Demonic Attack

Start here. These prayers build a wall of protection around you.

1. Saint Michael the Archangel, defend me in battle. Be my protection against the wickedness and snares of the devil.

2. May God rebuke him, I humbly pray. And do thou, O Prince of the heavenly host, cast into hell Satan and all evil spirits.

3. Lord Jesus, cover me with Your precious blood. Let no demon draw near me.

4. I place myself under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Cover me with your mantle.

5. Saint Joseph, terror of demons, protect my home and family.

6. Guardian angel, watch over me today. Warn me of danger I cannot see.

7. By the sign of the cross, deliver me from my enemies.

8. The Lord is my light and my salvation. Whom shall I fear?

9. Let God arise. Let His enemies be scattered.

10. The name of Jesus is a strong tower. I run into it and I am safe.

11. I renounce all evil and all of its attractions.

12. I break every agreement made with the enemy, knowingly or unknowingly.

13. I close every doorway that demons have used to enter my life.

14. Holy water, blessed by the Church, cleanse me and protect me.

15. I wear this medal of Saint Benedict. Let it drive evil away.

16. The cross of Christ is my shield. The blood of Christ is my covering.

17. I am sealed with the Holy Spirit. Demons must flee from God’s temple.

18. No weapon formed against me shall prosper.

19. Every tongue that rises against me in judgment I condemn.

20. The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him.

21. I am not alone. Thousands of angels surround me.

22. The Lord rebuke you, Satan. The Lord who chose Jerusalem rebuke you.

23. Is not this a brand plucked from the fire? God has saved me.

24. I belong to Christ. The enemy has no claim on me.

25. My life is hidden with Christ in God. Demons cannot find me there.

26. The blood of Jesus speaks better things than the blood of Abel.

27. I plead the blood over my mind, my body, and my spirit.

28. Let the fire of the Holy Spirit consume every demonic presence.

29. I take refuge under the wings of the Almighty.

30. The devil prowls like a roaring lion. But I am protected by the Lion of Judah.

Prayers for Deliverance from Evil Influences

These prayers target specific demonic influences you may be experiencing.

31. Lord Jesus, deliver me from the spirit of fear. You have not given me a spirit of fear.

32. Holy Spirit, break the spirit of confusion that clouds my mind.

33. I reject the spirit of heaviness. Put on the garment of praise.

34. Bind the strongman of addiction in my life. Loose me from his grip.

35. Spirit of lust, you have no place here. Leave in Jesus name.

36. Spirit of anger that leads to violence, be bound and cast out.

37. Spirit of despair that whispers suicide, I command you to be silent.

38. Spirit of rejection that makes me isolate, you are not welcome.

39. Spirit of pride that makes me refuse help, be humbled.

40. Spirit of lying that twists my words, be silenced.

41. Spirit of infirmity that brings unexplained sickness, leave this body.

42. Spirit of death that brings thoughts of dying, I reject you.

43. Spirit of poverty that keeps me broke, you are broken.

44. Spirit of division that tears families apart, be scattered.

45. Spirit of occult bondage from past involvement, I renounce you.

46. Spirit of divination that gave false guidance, I reject your lies.

47. Spirit of freemasonry passed through my family line, I break your power.

48. Spirit of freemasonry that comes through oaths and curses, be nullified.

49. Spirit of new age deception that masquerades as light, I renounce you.

50. Spirit of witchcraft that sends spells against me, return to sender.

51. Spirit of the curse of the fatherless, be broken.

52. Spirit of the curse of orphan spirit, you are not my inheritance.

53. Spirit of abandonment that makes me fear being left, be healed.

54. Spirit of control that manipulates others, be bound.

55. Spirit of passivity that makes me avoid responsibility, be broken.

56. Spirit of religion that substitutes rules for relationship, be exposed.

57. Spirit of judgment that condemns others harshly, be silenced.

58. Spirit of unforgiveness that holds onto wounds, be released.

59. Spirit of bitterness that poisons my heart, be uprooted.

60. I command every evil influence to leave me now in Jesus name.

Prayers for Breaking Curses and Generational Bondage

Some evil comes through family lines. These prayers break those chains.

61. In the name of Jesus, I break every generational curse spoken over my family line.

62. I renounce the curse of addiction that has plagued my ancestors.

63. I break the curse of divorce and marital breakdown in my bloodline.

64. The curse of poverty and lack, be broken now.

65. The curse of early death and tragedy, be nullified.

66. The curse of mental illness that runs in my family, be shattered.

67. The curse of abuse passed from parent to child, stop with me.

68. The curse of abandonment where fathers leave, end now.

69. The curse of illegitimacy and rejection, be healed.

70. The curse of participation in occult practices by my ancestors, I renounce.

71. The curse of freemasonry involvement in previous generations, I break.

72. The curse of freemasonry oaths and blood oaths, be dissolved.

73. The curse of any covenant made with evil by my forefathers, be cancelled.

74. The curse of idol worship in my family line, be broken.

75. The curse of sexual sin that passed down generations, stop here.

76. The curse of violence and rage in my bloodline, be shattered.

77. The curse of suicide that has taken family members, I reject.

78. The curse of chronic sickness in my family, be removed.

79. The curse of unlucky patterns that repeat every generation, break now.

80. I place the cross of Christ between me and every generational curse.

81. The blood of Jesus cleanses my bloodline from every stain.

82. I am a new creation in Christ. Old things have passed away.

83. The generational curse ends with me. My children will not inherit it.

84. I claim the blessing of Abraham over my family.

85. The blessing of Isaac and Jacob is mine through Christ.

86. I am grafted into the true vine. The old root is cut off.

87. Let the healing power of Jesus flow through my family tree.

88. Every branch that bears bad fruit is pruned.

89. Let my family line produce righteousness, not rebellion.

90. I declare that my children’s children will serve the Lord.

Prayers for Cleansing Your Home

Demons can attach to places. These prayers cleanse your living space.

91. Lord Jesus, enter my home. Drive out every evil presence.

92. Saint Michael, patrol the halls of this house. Cast out intruders.

93. I sprinkle holy water in every room. Cleanse and bless.

94. Blessed candles, burn away the darkness in this home.

95. I hang a crucifix on every door. Let evil flee.

96. Blessed salt, spread at thresholds and windows. Guard every entrance.

97. I bless each room in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

98. Kitchen, be cleansed of any evil attached to food prepared here.

99. Living room, be freed from arguments and strife that linger.

100. Bedrooms, be delivered from nightmares and impure dreams.

101. Bathroom, be cleansed of any unclean spirits.

102. Basement, be purified of anything hidden in darkness.

103. Attic, be cleared of any demonic nesting.

104. Garage, be protected from accidents caused by evil.

105. Backyard, be blessed against evil that comes from the ground.

106. Every corner, every closet, every crawlspace, be cleansed.

107. I forbid any demon to hide in the shadows of this home.

108. Let the light of Christ penetrate every dark space.

109. I invite the Holy Spirit to dwell in this house.

110. Let peace replace fear. Let love replace hatred.

111. This home belongs to Jesus. Demons have no rights here.

112. I remove any cursed objects I have unknowingly kept.

113. I remove any occult items, even decorative ones.

114. I remove any idols or statues of false gods.

115. I burn anything that cannot be blessed. Let it be destroyed.

116. I bless the foundation of this house. Build on Christ the solid rock.

117. I bless the roof. Cover us with Your protection.

118. I bless the doors. Let only good enter.

119. I bless the windows. Let light flood in.

120. This home is clean. Demons may not return.

Prayers for Protection During Sleep

Evil attacks at night when you are vulnerable. These prayers guard your sleep.

121. Guardian angel, watch over my bed tonight. Let no evil approach.

122. Saint Michael, stand guard at my bedroom door.

123. I bless my bed with holy water. Let it be a place of rest, not attack.

124. The Lord watches over Israel. He will neither slumber nor sleep.

125. I sleep under the shadow of the Almighty.

126. Nightmares, you have no power here. Leave my dreams.

127. Sleep paralysis, I command you to stop in Jesus name.

128. No demon may touch my body while I sleep.

129. No demon may speak to me through dreams.

130. No demon may enter through the window of my imagination.

131. I place a cross above my bed. Let evil see it and flee.

132. I place a blessed medal under my pillow.

133. I pray the Psalm 91 over my sleep. A thousand may fall at my side.

134. I entrust my unconscious mind to God. Guard my thoughts.

135. Let me wake refreshed, not exhausted from spiritual battle.

136. Jesus slept in the boat during the storm. I sleep in Your peace.

137. The enemy prowls at night. But I am protected.

138. Let angels stand at the four corners of my bed.

139. Let no shadow in this room conceal a demonic presence.

140. I command any evil in this room to leave now.

141. This room is consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

142. This room is under the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

143. Saint Joseph, patron of a happy death, protect me in my sleep.

144. Let me wake up if danger comes. Do not let me die in my sleep unprepared.

145. I make an act of contrition before sleep. If I die tonight, receive me.

146. Let my sleep be deep and undisturbed.

147. Let my dreams be peaceful or forgettable.

148. I forbid the enemy to show me false visions at night.

149. My sleep belongs to God. The enemy has no access.

150. Good night, demons. You are not welcome here.

Prayers Against Specific Demonic Manifestations

Sometimes evil manifests in obvious ways. These prayers address specific phenomena.

151. If I hear knocking with no source, I command it to stop in Jesus name.

152. If I see shadows moving, I command them to be still.

153. If I smell sulfur or rotting flesh, I rebuke the source.

154. If objects move on their own, I command the poltergeist spirit to leave.

155. If I feel a weight on my chest while sleeping, I command it to lift.

156. If I hear voices speaking blasphemy, I silence them.

157. If I feel cold spots in warm rooms, I command warmth to return.

158. If I see writing appearing on walls, I erase it with holy water.

159. If electronics turn on by themselves, I bless them and command stillness.

160. If pets act terrified of empty space, I command whatever scares them to leave.

161. If my body receives scratches or bite marks, I command the source to stop.

162. If I levitate or feel pulled, I command gravity to return.

163. If I speak languages I never learned, I command silence.

164. If I have superhuman strength, I command it to leave.

165. If I have aversion to holy things, I pray for release.

166. If I cannot say the name of Jesus, I force myself to say it anyway.

167. If holy water burns my skin, I command the evil to depart.

168. If I am thrown to the ground, I get up in Jesus name.

169. If I manifest with contorted body, I command normal posture.

170. If I am hiding from the priest or crucifix, I come out.

171. I command every demon to identify itself if the priest asks.

172. I forbid any demon to harm me or anyone present.

173. I forbid any demon to hide or disguise itself.

174. I break every curse that caused this manifestation.

175. Let the light of Christ expose every hidden demon.

176. The Church has authority over hell. I submit to that authority.

177. I am not afraid of manifestations. Fear gives demons power.

178. I remain calm and prayerful. Panic helps the enemy.

179. I call for a priest if manifestations continue.

180. Until the priest arrives, I pray the Saint Michael prayer without ceasing.

Prayers for Protection for Your Family

Demons target your loved ones. These prayers cover your entire family.

181. Lord Jesus, protect my spouse from demonic attack.

182. Holy Spirit, guard my children at school, at play, and at home.

183. Saint Michael, defend my parents in their old age.

184. Guardian angels of each family member, do your duty.

185. I place my family under the protection of the Precious Blood.

186. I consecrate my family to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

187. Saint Joseph, protect my family as you protected the Holy Family.

188. No demon may touch anyone in this house.

189. No demon may influence any decision made here.

190. No demon may enter any family member’s dreams.

191. I bind the spirit of division that tries to tear my family apart.

192. I bind the spirit of rebellion that makes children disobey.

193. I bind the spirit of addiction that targets my teenagers.

194. I bind the spirit of pornography that attacks my husband.

195. I bind the spirit of depression that weighs on my wife.

196. I bind the spirit of fear that paralyzes my children.

197. I bind the spirit of suicide that whispers to the hopeless.

198. I bind the spirit of violence that erupts in arguments.

199. I bind the spirit of unfaithfulness that tempts marriage.

200. Let every demonic assignment against my family fail.

201. Let every demonic surveillance of my family be blinded.

202. Let every demonic messenger sent to my family be intercepted.

203. Let every demonic trap set for my family be discovered and destroyed.

204. My family is the household of God. Demons have no place here.

205. As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.

206. The enemy may knock. He may not enter.

207. The enemy may shout. He may not be heard.

208. The enemy may scheme. He may not succeed.

209. My family is sealed by the Holy Spirit.

210. Nothing evil shall befall us.

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Prayers for Protection from Evil in the World

Evil surrounds you every day. These prayers guard you as you move through the world.

211. Lord Jesus, protect me as I drive to work today.

212. Holy Spirit, guide me away from dangerous places.

213. Saint Christopher, patron of travelers, watch over my journey.

214. I bless my car with holy water. Let no accident happen.

215. Protect me from road rage, drunk drivers, and distracted drivers.

216. Keep me safe in parking lots, gas stations, and rest stops.

217. Guard me in crowds where pickpockets and predators hide.

218. Protect me in the workplace from evil coworkers and bosses.

219. Guard me from violence in stores, restaurants, and theaters.

220. Protect me from terrorist attacks and mass shootings.

221. Let me be not in the wrong place at the wrong time.

222. If danger comes, give me wisdom to escape.

223. If I cannot escape, give me courage to survive.

224. Protect my children at school from intruders and bullies.

225. Protect my spouse at work from harassment and danger.

226. Guard me in hospitals and clinics from medical errors.

227. Protect me on public transportation from criminals.

228. Guard me in elevators and stairwells from assault.

229. Protect me in hotel rooms from hidden cameras and intruders.

230. Guard me in unfamiliar cities from getting lost in dangerous areas.

231. Let me read the signs of danger before it is too late.

232. Give me holy caution without paranoid fear.

233. I walk through the world as a child of God. Demons flee from me.

234. The world may be evil. But I am protected.

235. Let me be salt and light, not a victim.

236. I go in peace because the Prince of Peace goes with me.

237. No evil shall befall me. No plague shall come near my dwelling.

238. For He commands His angels concerning me.

239. They guard me in all my ways.

240. I am safe because He is with me.

Prayers for Deliverance from Persistent Evil

Some evil does not leave easily. These prayers persist until freedom comes.

241. Lord Jesus, I have prayed for deliverance and still suffer. Do not abandon me.

242. I ask again. Deliver me from this evil that will not leave.

243. What is blocking my freedom? Show me the hidden sin.

244. What doorway did I leave open? Show me so I can close it.

245. I confess any sin I have forgotten. Forgive me.

246. I forgive anyone who has hurt me. I release them.

247. I renounce any hidden attachment to sin. Cut it off.

248. I break any soul ties formed through sinful relationships.

249. I remove any cursed objects I have missed.

250. I fast as well as pray. Give me strength to fast.

251. I ask the intercession of saints who fought demons.

252. Saint Benedict, you drove demons away with the cross. Help me.

253. Saint Patrick, you banished snakes from Ireland. Help me.

254. Saint Francis, you cast out devils. Pray for me.

255. Saint John Vianney, you fought the devil all your life. Intercede.

256. Saint Padre Pio, you wrestled with demons visibly. Help me.

257. Blessed Mother, crush the head of the serpent under your heel.

258. I will not stop praying until I am free.

259. I will not stop believing that deliverance is coming.

260. The enemy may delay. He may not defeat.

261. I have the patience of the saints. I will outlast hell.

262. Every demon must leave eventually. The name of Jesus forces it.

263. I call on that name again. Jesus. Jesus. Jesus.

264. Let every chain break. Let every door open. Let every demon go.

265. I do not fight alone. The whole Church fights with me.

266. The angels fight for me. The saints pray for me.

267. The Blessed Mother intercedes for me. The Lord commands for me.

268. Deliverance is coming. I can feel it drawing near.

269. I will be free. Not because I deserve it. Because He promised.

Prayers of Thanksgiving after Deliverance

After evil leaves, thank God. These prayers express gratitude.

270. Father, thank You for delivering me from evil.

271. Jesus, thank You for Your name that drives out demons.

272. Holy Spirit, thank You for filling the empty space.

273. Thank You for the angels who fought for me.

274. Thank You for the saints who interceded.

275. Thank You for the Blessed Mother who crushed the serpent.

276. Thank You for the Church that gave me weapons.

277. Thank You for the priest who ministered to me.

278. Thank You for friends who prayed with me.

279. Thank You for family who supported me.

280. I was in bondage. Now I am free.

281. I was afraid. Now I have peace.

282. I was oppressed. Now I can breathe.

283. I was lost. Now I am found.

284. The enemy tried to destroy me. You saved me.

285. The accuser pointed at my sins. You pardoned me.

286. The tempter lured me. You pulled me back.

287. I am not perfect. But I am free.

288. I may stumble again. But I will get up again.

289. I may face evil again. But I will pray again.

290. The deliverance is real. I have tasted freedom.

291. Let me never forget the darkness I came from.

292. Let me never forget the light I now live in.

293. Let me help others who are still trapped.

294. Let my testimony give them hope.

295. If God delivered me, He can deliver anyone.

296. No one is too far gone. No demon too strong.

297. The blood of Jesus is stronger than every evil.

298. The name of Jesus is higher than every name.

299. To God alone be the glory, now and forever. Amen.