Supernatural Attacks in Manila
In May 1953, the bustling city of Manila, Philippines, became the stage for a dramatic encounter with the supernatural. Clarita Villanueva, a young woman caught in a life of hardship and vagrancy, found herself imprisoned in the Old Bilibid Prison. Shortly after her arrest, she began to suffer horrific attacks from unseen entities, leaving her with visible bite marks witnessed by doctors and police alike. As panic spread, and medical explanations eluded experts, an American missionary named Lester Sumrall felt a divine call to intervene.
A Missionary's Bold Declaration
Hearing of Clarita's plight on the radio, Sumrall sought permission from Manila's Mayor Arsenio Lacson to visit her. 'I have come to deliver you from the power of these devils in the name of Jesus Christ, the Son of God,' he declared when he met Clarita. The confrontation was intense, spanning three days of prayer and spiritual battle. Sumrall commanded the spirits to leave her, invoking the name of Jesus.
Freedom and New Life
Clarita, initially hostile, eventually found peace and declared, 'He's gone,' signaling the departure of the oppressive entities. The outcome was transformative. Clarita's demeanor shifted from torment to tranquility. She was released on parole and began a new life with the support of a Christian family.
A City Awakened
The deliverance not only freed Clarita but also inspired many in Manila, with reports of up to 150,000 people turning to Jesus Christ as a result. In the end, the testimony of Clarita Villanueva stands as a powerful example of Jesus' authority over evil and His mercy in bringing healing and new life.
