Father Gabrielle Nanni claims spirits modify the state of matter.
“The Rite” is a book written by Matt Baglio which talks extensively about “exorcism” within the Catholic Church. Needless to say that within its pages are written many strange stories and anecdotes about supernatural encounters between members of the Catholic clergy and devils and demons during exorcism.
It should be understood that this book is non fiction.
Many of these accounts are based on first hand experiences and eye witness accounts.
In the lore of exorcism, perhaps nothing as infamous (because it is so spectacular) as the victim vomiting up strange objects or copious amounts of fluid, sometimes even blood…
Vomiting objects such as finely woven hair or beads and even blood clots, is a common indication of a curse as well. Or in the case of a voodoo doll, the victim might vomit up a nail.
“Note that exorcist believe these objects don’t necessarily come from a person’s stomach, but people are not harmed physically even though they appear to vomit sharp objects such as pieces of glass or needles.”
According to Father Nanni, “Spirits can modify the state of matter, even to the point of provoking materialization.”
Source: “The Rite”, The Making of a Modern Day Exorcist, by Matt Baglio pg151.
See video: The Rite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a3EwcY7reNk and Exorcist Tells his story – Father Gary Thomas http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PV4FpKX5HNU
See related article: CNS Story: Real Possessions not that uncommon http://www.catholicnews.com/data/stories/cns/0500960.htm