Witchcraft & The Occult
Witchcraft & The Occult
Not so long ago, the only time you heard talk of witches and saw black hats and broomsticks was on Halloween. Nowadays, magazines promoting Witchcraft as a lifestyle choice are on the racks at the supermarket checkout. Why are Witchcraft and Paganism on the rise, and what are the dangers? Father Chris Alar, MIC, explains.
Then hear Fr. Mark Baron, MIC in conversation with Msgr. Stephen Rossetti, an experienced exorcist in our nation's capital.
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