From a very early age, few things frightened me more than the idea of a demon, especially one that might threaten my autonomy and safety.

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And that fear endured well after I converted to Catholicism. Movies like the Exorcist were a sure way to encourage me to say my bed time prayers. But after I read the biography of St. Anthony the Great, by St. Athanasius, I found that fear fade away. But more than that, I learned that if demons aren't in the habit of bothering you, it could be a sign of a very serious problem.

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