Catholic Prayer in the Holy Name of Jesus That Can Drive Out Evil

The Power of Christ’s Name Against Evil

The Holy Name of Jesus carries divine authority over all evil forces, a truth the Church has proclaimed since apostolic times. Christ Himself promised His disciples that they would cast out demons in His Name, and the Acts of the Apostles records how early Christians exercised this spiritual power. Throughout Church history, Saints and exorcists have called upon the Name of Jesus to banish evil spirits and protect souls from demonic influence. Today, Catholics continue to invoke this sacred Name when facing spiritual attacks, knowing that no darkness can withstand the light of Christ.

The Church teaches that baptized believers share in Christ’s victory over Satan through their incorporation into His Body. When we call upon the Name of Jesus with faith, we access the power of His resurrection and the authority He won through His passion and death. This is not superstition or magic but a participation in Christ’s ongoing work of redemption. The Name of Jesus spoken with humble trust becomes a shield against evil and a sword that cuts through spiritual bondage, offering freedom to those who suffer under demonic oppression.

Prayer for Protection Against Evil Spirits

God the Father, I come before You in the mighty Name of Your Son, Jesus Christ, seeking refuge from all evil that threatens my soul. I confess that Christ died on the cross to defeat sin, death, and Satan himself. His blood was shed to purchase my freedom from every form of spiritual bondage. I claim that victory now over my life and every attack the enemy launches against me. I reject every lie, every temptation, and every scheme the devil uses to separate me from Your love. I declare that Jesus Christ is Lord over every demon, every fallen angel, and every power of darkness. No weapon formed against me shall prosper because I belong to Christ.

Lord Jesus, I call upon Your Holy Name to surround me with divine protection. You who cast out demons with a word, drive away every evil spirit that seeks to harm me. You who calmed the storm with Your command, silence every voice that speaks confusion into my mind. You who raised the dead to life, breathe Your resurrection power into every area where death has gained a foothold. I trust in Your promise that whatever I ask in Your Name, You will do. I ask now that You break every chain the enemy has tried to place upon me. Send Your holy angels to guard me from spiritual assault. Let the demons flee at the sound of Your Name on my lips.

God the Holy Spirit, fill me with Your presence so completely that no room remains for evil to dwell. You who descended like fire at Pentecost, burn away every trace of darkness from my heart. You who empower believers to resist the devil, strengthen my will to stand firm against temptation. You who give gifts of discernment, help me recognize the enemy’s tactics before they ensnare me. I invite You to search every corner of my soul and expose anything that does not honor Christ. Drive out fear, for You have not given me a spirit of fear but of power, love, and self-control. Purify my thoughts, my desires, and my imagination. Make me a temple worthy of Your habitation.

Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God, intercede for me against the forces of evil that seek my destruction. You who crushed the serpent’s head, crush Satan’s power over any area of my life where he has gained ground. Saint Michael the Archangel, defender of the Church, fight on my behalf against the spiritual armies of wickedness. Saint Benedict, whose medal has protected countless souls from demonic influence, pray that I too may experience Christ’s liberating power. All you saints who battled evil in your earthly lives, stand with me now in this spiritual combat. Obtain for me the grace to persevere in calling upon the Name of Jesus until every enemy is defeated.

Jesus Christ, Son of the living God, have mercy on me and free me from every oppression of the evil one. I place my complete trust in Your Holy Name, for there is no other name under heaven by which we can be saved. You are my deliverer, my fortress, and my strong tower against the enemy. I praise You for the victory You have already won on Calvary. I thank You that Your resurrection guarantees my freedom from Satan’s dominion. I worship You as the King of Kings before whom every knee must bow, including every demon in hell. Let Your Name be glorified as evil flees from my presence. Keep me close to Your Sacred Heart where no harm can reach me. Amen.

Prayer for Deliverance From Demonic Oppression

God the Father, I cry out to You from a place of spiritual oppression, knowing that You desire my freedom more than I desire it myself. I acknowledge that sin has opened doors in my life that allowed the enemy access to torment me. I repent of every action, word, and thought that violated Your holy law. I renounce every agreement I made with darkness, whether knowingly or in ignorance. I ask You to forgive me through the precious blood of Jesus Christ. I receive Your forgiveness now and close every door through which evil entered. By the authority of Christ, I command every spirit of oppression to leave me and never return.

Lord Jesus, You came to set the captives free, and I am claiming that promise today. I have been in bondage too long to fears, compulsions, and spiritual attacks that drain my strength. You who delivered the Gerasene demoniac from a legion of demons, deliver me from whatever holds me captive. You who healed all who were oppressed by the devil, extend Your healing hand to me now. I speak Your Name over every area of oppression in my life. I declare that Your blood breaks every curse, every hex, and every form of spiritual manipulation directed against me. I invoke Your Name as my weapon against the powers of darkness. Demons must obey when I command them in Your Name to depart.

God the Holy Spirit, I need Your power to break free from this oppression that weighs upon my soul. You who raised Jesus from the dead, raise me from this spiritual death into newness of life. You who empowered the apostles to cast out demons, empower me to claim my freedom in Christ. You who convict of sin, righteousness, and judgment, convict every evil spirit tormenting me that its time is finished. I ask You to reveal any hidden sins or unconfessed offenses that give the enemy legal ground in my life. I bring everything into Your light where darkness cannot survive. Cleanse my conscience from dead works so I may serve the living God. Transform my mind by Your truth so lies no longer control me.

Heavenly hosts of angels, come to my aid in this battle for my freedom. Saint Michael, Prince of the heavenly army, bind the strong man who has established residence where he does not belong. Saint Raphael, healer and guide, bring Christ’s healing to wounds the enemy has inflicted on my soul. Saint Gabriel, messenger of God’s will, declare God’s purposes for my life and scatter every demonic assignment against me. Guardian angel assigned to protect me, fulfill your mission by driving away these spirits of oppression. Saints who suffered demonic attacks and emerged victorious, intercede for me that I too may overcome. Martyrs who defied Satan even unto death, pray for my courage to resist until freedom comes.

Jesus Christ, I stand on Your promise that the truth will set me free, and You are the Truth. I reject every lie the demons have spoken about my identity, my worth, and my destiny. I affirm that I am a beloved child of God the Father, redeemed by Your blood, and sealed by the Holy Spirit. No demon can change what You have declared about me. I belong to You, and You will never let me go. I claim complete deliverance from every form of demonic oppression right now in Your Holy Name. I thank You in advance for the freedom I am about to experience. I will testify to Your goodness when this bondage is broken. Amen.

Prayer for Authority Over Evil in Christ’s Name

God the Father, You have given me authority through Christ to trample on serpents and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy. I accept this authority as a gift of grace, not something I earned or deserve. I recognize that this power flows from my union with Your Son through baptism and faith. I ask You to increase my understanding of the spiritual authority I possess as a member of Christ’s Body. Help me exercise this authority with humility, wisdom, and confidence in Your power. I refuse to live in fear of demons when You have made me more than a conqueror through Jesus Christ. I will not allow evil to intimidate me or make me doubt the victory Christ has won.

Lord Jesus, You gave Your disciples authority to cast out demons, and I am Your disciple today. I take up the authority You purchased for me through Your death and resurrection. I speak in Your Name, which is above every name in heaven, on earth, and under the earth. I command every evil spirit that has been assigned against me to leave immediately. I bind every demonic power that has been working to hinder God’s purposes in my life. I loose the Holy Spirit’s power to flow freely through me. I declare that Your light exposes every work of darkness. I proclaim that Your truth destroys every lie the enemy has planted. I assert that Your love casts out all fear. I exercise the authority You gave me to advance Your kingdom and destroy the works of the devil.

God the Holy Spirit, teach me to wield spiritual authority with the same confidence Peter and Paul demonstrated in Acts. You who anointed Jesus to preach good news and set prisoners free, anoint me for spiritual warfare. You who gives boldness to speak God’s word, give me boldness to confront evil without hesitation. You who grants spiritual gifts for the common good, release through me whatever gifts are needed to defeat the enemy. I ask for increased discernment to recognize when demons are at work. I request greater faith to speak commands that move spiritual mountains. I seek Your wisdom to know when to confront evil directly and when to pray quietly. Make me an effective soldier in Christ’s army.

Mary, Mother of God and Queen of Angels, you who said “yes” to God’s plan and became instrumental in crushing Satan’s head, help me say “yes” to my calling as a spiritual warrior. Saint Joseph, terror of demons, protect me as I step into greater authority in Christ. Saint Catherine of Siena, who confronted evil with courage, pray that I may have your fearlessness. Saint Padre Pio, who battled demons physically and spiritually, intercede for me in this combat. Saint Teresa of Avila, who taught about spiritual warfare, guide my understanding of these realities. All you saints who exercised authority over evil, pray that I may follow your example.

Jesus Christ, I worship You as the King who has all authority in heaven and on earth. I thank You for sharing Your authority with me so I can participate in Your mission. I will use this authority only for Your glory, never for selfish purposes or to exalt myself. I submit myself completely to Your Lordship, knowing that authority functions properly only under Your command. I trust that when I speak in Your Name with faith, demons have no choice but to obey. I praise You that the gates of hell cannot prevail against Your Church. I am confident that greater is He who is in me than he who is in the world. Let Your Name be magnified as evil bows before Your power working through me. Amen.

Prayer for Spiritual Warfare Using Jesus’s Name

God the Father, I enter into spiritual warfare today clothed in the armor You have provided through Christ. I put on the belt of truth, rejecting every lie the enemy tells about You, about me, or about my circumstances. I wear the breastplate of righteousness, the righteousness of Christ that covers all my sins and makes me acceptable in Your sight. I fit my feet with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace, ready to stand firm and advance against the enemy’s positions. I take up the shield of faith with which I can extinguish all the flaming arrows the evil one shoots at me. I place the helmet of salvation on my head, protecting my mind from doubts and accusations. I wield the sword of the Spirit, which is Your word, as my offensive weapon against every demonic attack.

Lord Jesus, You taught me to pray “deliver us from evil,” and I make that petition now with urgency. The enemy prowls like a roaring lion seeking someone to devour, but I will not be his victim today. I resist him firm in the faith You have given me. I stand on the ground You won at Calvary where You triumphed over principalities and powers. I invoke Your Holy Name as my battle cry against every scheme of the devil. When the enemy comes in like a flood, You raise up a standard against him, and I am standing behind that standard. When Satan accuses me before Your throne, You are my advocate who answers every charge. When demons try to sift me like wheat, You pray for me that my faith will not fail.

God the Holy Spirit, I need Your power to wage effective spiritual warfare. You are the One who convicts the world of sin, righteousness, and judgment, including judging the prince of this world. You are the One who leads us into all truth and exposes the works of darkness. You are the One who empowers believers to do greater works than Jesus did in His earthly ministry. Fill me fresh with Your presence so I can fight from a position of spiritual strength. Grant me the gift of discerning spirits so I recognize what I am fighting. Give me words of knowledge that expose the enemy’s plans before they succeed. Release through me words of command that carry divine authority. Make me a dangerous opponent to the kingdom of darkness.

Saints who engaged in spiritual combat and won, intercede for me in this battle. Saint Ignatius of Loyola, whose spiritual exercises trained countless warriors for Christ, form me into an effective fighter. Saint Faustina, who saw demons flee from Divine Mercy, pray that I may invoke God’s mercy as a weapon. Saint John Vianney, who endured physical attacks from demons, strengthen me for whatever assaults may come. Saint Gemma Galgani, who bore the wounds of Christ and fought the devil, pray for my perseverance. Saint Anthony of Egypt, father of monasticism who battled demons in the desert, teach me to stand firm in solitude and prayer.

Jesus Christ, I fight this spiritual war confident that You have already won the decisive victory. The cross was Satan’s defeat and Your triumph. The empty tomb proclaimed that death has no power over You or over those who belong to You. The ascension demonstrated Your authority over all things in heaven and on earth. I am fighting from victory, not for victory. I do not war according to the flesh but with weapons that have divine power to demolish strongholds. I demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God. I take every thought captive to make it obedient to You. I proclaim Your Name over my mind, my home, my family, and my future. Let hell tremble at the sound of Your Name on my lips. Amen.

Prayer for Breaking Curses in Jesus’s Name

God the Father, I come before You seeking freedom from every curse that has been spoken over my life or my family. Your word declares that Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. I claim that redemption now for myself and for my descendants. I renounce every curse that came through sin, through witchcraft, through spoken words of harm, or through ancestral iniquity. I break agreement with every negative word that was spoken over me in childhood, in moments of anger, or through spiritual manipulation. I cancel every assignment of destruction that the enemy sent against me. I nullify every evil decree proclaimed in the spiritual realm concerning my life. By the blood of Jesus Christ, I am free from all curses.

Lord Jesus, You bore the curse of sin on the cross so I could receive the blessing of Abraham. You became sin for me so I could become the righteousness of God in You. You took upon Yourself every curse that belonged to me. I thank You for this great exchange where You took what was mine and gave me what was Yours. I speak Your Name over every area where a curse has operated in my life. I declare that Your blessing is more powerful than any curse. I proclaim that no weapon formed against me shall prosper, and every tongue that rises against me in judgment shall be condemned. I announce that I am blessed coming in and blessed going out. I am the head and not the tail, above only and not beneath.

God the Holy Spirit, reveal to me any hidden curses that have been affecting my life without my knowledge. You who search all things, even the deep things of God, search out every curse’s root and origin. You who bring things hidden in darkness into the light, expose every generational curse passed down through my family line. You who convict of sin, righteousness, and judgment, convict me of any sin that opened the door to these curses. I repent of every iniquity in my bloodline that gave the enemy legal ground. I ask You to cleanse my family tree of every sinful pattern and demonic influence. Break the power of alcoholism, sexual sin, violence, occult involvement, and every other curse that has repeated through generations. Let this be the generation where the cycle stops.

Blessed Virgin Mary, you who crushed the serpent’s head, crush the power of every curse over my life. Saint Benedict, whose medal breaks curses and protects from evil, intercede for my complete freedom. Saint Patrick, who broke the power of pagan curses over Ireland, break the curses over my nation and my people. Saint Moses the Black, who was delivered from a life of sin and curses, pray for those trapped in destructive patterns. Saint Maria Goretti, who forgave her attacker and broke the curse of vengeance, teach me to forgive those who have cursed me. All you saints who experienced freedom from demonic bondage, obtain for me the same liberty in Christ.

Jesus Christ, I stand on Your word that says “Bless and do not curse.” I choose to bless those who have cursed me, to pray for those who have spoken evil against me. I release forgiveness to everyone who wished me harm, knowing that unforgiveness keeps curses active in my life. I speak blessing over my enemies as You commanded. I declare that Your blessing upon my life is irrevocable and cannot be overturned by human words or demonic schemes. I claim the promise that all things work together for good for those who love You. Every curse that was meant to destroy me will be turned into a blessing. Every pit the enemy dug for me will become a well of salvation. I am free in Your Holy Name. Amen.