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Charles D. Fraune is not only an author but is also a speaker at parishes, retreats, and conferences. Given the breadth of his research, he is able to speak on numerous topics, all of which are connected to a book he has written/published or is soon bringing to publication, including:

1. The Teachings of Exorcists on the Power of Spiritual Warfare

2. The Rise of the Occult: The Dangers and the Power of Grace to Defeat It

3. The Sacramentals in the Life of the Faithful

4. The Role of the Sacramentals in Spiritual Warfare

5. The Activity of the Saints in the Sacramentals of the Church

6. The Saints and the Sources of Holiness

7. The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms

8. Our Lady of Sorrows, according to the Saints

9. The Youth and the Devil, a Great Battle in Our Times

10. Introduction to Spiritual Warfare for Youth (w/Q&A)

SEE BELOW for talk descriptions

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Pastor Statements

Very Rev. John T. Putnam, J.V., Pastor of St. Mark's Catholic Church in Huntersville, NC, int he Diocese of Charlotte, and Judicial Vicar for the Diocese:

• "Charles Fraune recently spoke at my parish promoting his most recent book. Charles approaches his topic in an accessible manner that allows his audience to truly gain a better understanding of the reality of the spiritual battle we must all engage in. His presentation is both timely and helpful to those who want to grow in living out the Christian life." (November 10, 2025)

Very Rev. Christopher A. Bond, V.F., Pastor of St. Lucien and St. Bernadette in Linville, NC, in the Diocese of Charlotte:

• "Charles recently gave a talk at my parish on the heels of his most recent book release: The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms: What Exorcists Want You To Know.  As a priest, I encounter the vociferous influence evil has on a great many souls.  While I'm not sure if I have ever encountered a truly possessed person, it is painfully clear the devil and his minions continue to "up their game" in their pursuit to separate souls from God.  Charles has the tremendous gift to communicate to the faithful (through both his written and spoken word) that spiritual warfare is not a game - or if it is, we will lose it; unless we depend completely on God and the intercessory power of His heavenly court of holy angles and saints." (October 26th, 2025)

Fr. Doug Brown, Pastor of Mary, Queen of Peace in Cleveland, Ohio

• "Charles Fraune spoke at my parish to an audience of over 100 faithful who were inspired and encouraged about his words on the topic "The Youth and the Devil: The Great Battle of Our Time". Mr. Fraune explained the topic in a manner that did not create unnecessary fear but formulated a plan of action. A question-and-answer session yielded greater insight into spiritual practices that help provide protection against evil influences. In addition, Mr. Fraune was most generous with his time and remained after the talk was completed to personally sign books and answer individual questions."

 Fr. Michael Burbeck, Vicar General, Pastor of St. Michael's in Cary, NC

• "Charles Fraune’s approach balances humor with a seriousness about the spiritual realm that is bracing and encouraging in a time when many, even devout Catholics, underestimate the power and necessity of prayer, sacraments, and the sacramentals in engaging spiritual combat. His talk was a blessing to my parish and to me."

Talk Descriptions:

1.    “The Teachings of Exorcists on the Power of Spiritual Warfare”

Based on the book Slaying Dragons: What Exorcists See & What We Should Know, this talk presents the centrality of spiritual warfare in the Christian life, the benefits of heeding the advice of modern exorcists, the role of the Sacraments and the life of prayer in spiritual combat, how we should not fear the enemy if we love God, the power of Sacramentals in the striving to secure the life of grace, and the modern dangers of the occult.

2.    “The Rise of the Occult: The Dangers and the Power of Grace to Defeat It”

Based on the books The Rise of the Occult: What Exorcists & Former Occultists Want You to Know and The Occult Among Us: Exorcists and Former Occultists Expose the Nature of This Modern Evil, this talk presents the statistics about occult interest in the modern culture, including its presence among Christians, how it sneaks into people’s lives, the allurement it presents, the dangers and destruction it wields, the difficulties in leaving the occult, the power of the Church to liberate souls, the power of Christ over Satan and the occult, and the importance of the traditions of the Church in stealing souls from Satan’s grip.

3.    “The Sacramentals in the Life of the Faithful”

Based on ongoing research, this talk presents the basic catechesis on the Sacramentals of the Roman Ritual, the theology behind their institution by the Church, how they are connected to the Sacraments, the different kinds of Sacramentals, their importance in the life of the faithful, and the origin of the Sacramentals, among other aspects.

4.    “The Role of the Sacramentals in Spiritual Warfare”

Pivoting from the books Slaying Dragons, The Rise of the Occult, and The Occult Among Us, this talk focuses on the role of Sacramentals specifically in spiritual warfare, highlighting the apotropaic effect of Sacramentals in which demons fly from their use and presence, focusing on the blessings in the Roman Ritual which make this clear, presenting the classic use of Sacramentals for this purpose, and the guidance of modern exorcists on using Sacramentals in this manner.

5.    “The Activity of the Saints in the Sacramentals of the Church”

Based on ongoing research, this talk presents the history of many of the Church’s Sacramentals and how the lives of specifics Saints were the impetus for the institution of specific Sacramentals. It explores the miracles of the Saints, the manner in which many of these miracles were performed, and how the local (and then universal) Church imitated these Saints and instituted specific Sacramentals in order to ask God to bless the world with the same graces that He bestowed upon the world through these Saints.

6.    “The Saints and the Sources of Holiness”

Based on the book The Saints and the Sources of Holiness: How to Live Like the Few Who are Chosen (forthcoming, by April 2026), this talk was originally put together as a Lenten parish mission, focusing on the essential spiritual practices and beliefs that characterize the lives of the Saints and are necessary not only to successfully “work out your salvation” but also to abound in good deeds and go to God rich in merit and reward.

7.    “The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms”

Based on the book The Most Powerful Saints in Exorcisms: What Exorcists Want You to Know (Sophia Press, by Charles D. Fraune and Patrick O’Hearn), this talk focuses on the power of the Saints, the theology of merit and eternal reward and patron Saints, the Saints who prophesied that they would have great power in Heaven, the ability of Saints to intercede from Heaven, the experiences of modern exorcists of the Saints being powerfully present in exorcisms, and the importance of renewing our own devotion to the Saints as powerful spiritual allies.

8.    “Our Lady of Sorrows, according to the Saints”

Based on the book Our Lady of Sorrows: A Compilation of the Teachings of St. Alphonsus Liguori, this talk presents the teachings of St. Alphonsus, and the many great Saints whom he quotes, on the depth of love and sorrow in the Immaculate Heart of Mary for her Son, the importance of her sorrows in His work of Redemption, the role she plays in our lives as the Sorrowful Mother, and our need to unite ourselves and our sufferings to the Passion of Jesus Christ.

9.    “The Youth and the Devil, a Great Battle in Our Time”

Based on the book Swords and Shadows: Navigating Youth Amidst the Wiles of Satan, which is an introduction to spiritual warfare for youth and is based on the book Slaying Dragons, this talk also incorporates the youth-related research which is presented in the books The Rise of the Occult and The Occult Among Us, and discusses how young people today are particularly bombarded by the deceptions of the devil through an age of faithlessness, materialism, confusion, and occult interest.

10.    “Introduction to Spiritual Warfare for Youth (w/ Q&A)”

This is a talk geared toward high-schoolers who are filled with questions and seeking solid answers. The talk includes a brief presentation (about twenty to thirty minutes) on the basic principles of spiritual warfare. After this, it includes thirty to forty minutes of open questions on all topics in this area of reflection.

*All books referenced, unless otherwise noted, are published by Slaying Dragons Press.

*All talks seek to present sensitive material in a manner which is not offensive to delicate consciences and does not scar innocent minds and imaginations.