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Countless The countless number of successful exorcisms documented over the centuries since the time of the apostles has been cited as a mark of the authentic Christian faith of the [[Catholic Church]].{{cquote|And these signs shall follow them that believe; In my name shall they cast out devils...<br>—Mark 16:17b KJV<br>Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that believeth on me, the works that I do shall he do also; and greater ''works'' than these shall he do; because I go unto my father. And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If ye shall ask any thing in my name, I will do ''it.''<br>—John 14:12-14 KJV<ref>See also John 20:21-23; 1 John 4:14-15; 2:18-19; Matthew 10:40-42; 16:18-19; 18:5-6, 15-20; 25:45=46; Mark 9:37; Luke 10:16-20; John 15:1-6</ref>}} Catholic exorcists perform authorized exorcisms in the "Name of Jesus Christ the Lord" with permission of the local [[bishop]] after careful investigation of [[discernment]] has been conducted to make an informed determination of the case. The prayers and ritual of exorcism have recently been updated, and the ancient form as set forth in the older ''Rituale Romanum'' is still used by permission.<ref>[https://www.sanctamissa.org/en/resources/books-1962/rituale-romanum/ ''Sancta Missa - Rituale Romanum'', Table of Contents: XIII. Exorcism (sanctamissa.org)]</ref> Prayer is addressed to God the Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ the Lord.</ref><ref>[https://www.catholic.org/prayers/prayer.php?p=683 Rite of Exorcism - Catholic online (catholic.org)]</ref> Invocation of the name of [[Mary (mother of Jesus)|Mary]] has been found to be very effective, along with recitation of the [[Rosary]], and calling on the help of [[Michael (archangel)|St. Michael the Archangel]].<ref>[http://www.catholicapologetics.info/library/prayers/exorcism.htm Exorcism Prayer against Satan and the Apostate Angels - Catholic Apologetics (catholicapologetics.info)]</ref> See