It’s Time for a Minor Exorcism at the Shrine
A minor exorcism can be used as a blessing or protective measure; Cardinal Burke explains, it “is used to drive away the influence of Satan from people and places when it’s either perceived or when it’s likely to happen.”
![It's Time for a Minor Exorcism at the Shrine Cardinal Burke performing a minor exorcism at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in La Crosse, Wisconsin, on August 20, 2024, alongside an assistant.](https://guadalupeshrine.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/shrine-our-lady-guadalupe-la-crosse-wisconsin-video-cardinal-burke-time-minor-exorcism-shrine-aug-20-2024.jpg)
Cardinal Burke performed a minor exorcism on the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe to drive away the influence of satan and prevent the father of lies from attacking the Shrine. A minor exorcism is a powerful rite to protect against satan and keep him far away. At the same time, it’s a blessing: welcoming the grace of the Lord to keep us strong in Him.