Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Fr. Louis Merosne joins Dr. Bergsma to discuss the role of Scripture in combating the demonic.
Fr. Merosne offers practical guidance on how Catholics can use Scripture to resist temptation and live in the victory Christ has won.
He also highlights the importance of memorizing Scripture for spiritual warfare. When the devil tempted Jesus in the desert, the Lord rebuked him with Scripture (Mt 4). In doing so, Christ models spiritual combat for us, wielding the Word as the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17).
They also discuss how the Sacrament of Confession fits into spiritual warfare. Confession is more than admitting wrongdoing. It is a spiritual battle in which grace brings freedom and healing.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:09:50 Voodoo in Haiti
0:18:58 Fr. Merosne’s Spiritual Journey & Upbringing
0:38:48 Moving to US & Attacks on his Faith
0:45:00 Spiritual & Intellectual Awakening of Faith
0:52:14 What Kept Him Catholic
0:57:45 Spiritual Warfare Dimension of Confession
1:06:22 Mystery of the Visibility of the Spiritual Realm
1:16:38 The Role of Scripture in Liberation Ministry
1:26:29 The Importance of Scripture Memorization
1:33:08 Tapping into the Power of Scripture through the Mass & the Liturgy of the Hours
1:41:15 Scripture Must be Received with Faith
1:53:33 Conclusion
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In this episode of Stunned by Scripture, Fr. Louis Merosne joins Dr. Bergsma to discuss the role of Scripture in combating the demonic.
Fr. Merosne offers practical guidance on how Catholics can use Scripture to resist temptation and live in the victory Christ has won.
He also highlights the importance of memorizing Scripture for spiritual warfare. When the devil tempted Jesus in the desert, the Lord rebuked him with Scripture (Mt 4). In doing so, Christ models spiritual combat for us, wielding the Word as the sword of the Spirit (Eph 6:17).
They also discuss how the Sacrament of Confession fits into spiritual warfare. Confession is more than admitting wrongdoing. It is a spiritual battle in which grace brings freedom and healing.
0:00:00 Introduction
0:09:50 Voodoo in Haiti
0:18:58 Fr. Merosne’s Spiritual Journey & Upbringing
0:38:48 Moving to US & Attacks on his Faith
0:45:00 Spiritual & Intellectual Awakening of Faith
0:52:14 What Kept Him Catholic
0:57:45 Spiritual Warfare Dimension of Confession
1:06:22 Mystery of the Visibility of the Spiritual Realm
1:16:38 The Role of Scripture in Liberation Ministry
1:26:29 The Importance of Scripture Memorization
1:33:08 Tapping into the Power of Scripture through the Mass & the Liturgy of the Hours
1:41:15 Scripture Must be Received with Faith
1:53:33 Conclusion
✨ Join the largest group Bible Study in America—Bible Across America
➡️ stpaulcenter.com/america
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Other ways to grow with the St. Paul Center:
⛪️ If you're a Priest looking to attend one of our annual Priest Conferences:
stpaulcenter.co/priestconferences
📖 Start a Bible study with the St. Paul Center:
stpaulcenter.co/biblestudies
✈️ Go on a pilgrimage with us:
stpaulcenter.co/pilgrimages
🛒 Browse our bookstore:
stpaulcenter.co/emmausroadpublishing
🔥 Support our mission:
stpaulcenter.co/donate
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