Category Archives: history

Why (Reformed) Protestants Won’t Talk to the Saints

Posted on June 1, 2024 by Agostino

There is no such thing as “Sola Scriptura.” In practice everybody reads the Bible through their peculiar combination of biases, preconceived notions, and presuppositions. Continue reading →

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Blue Vestments, Preparation, and the End of the World

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Agostino

I’ve been recovering from a cold that took my voice and it still hurts to talk for long periods, so I didn’t give a talk at Mass yesterday evening. This is what I would’ve said. It’s not a scholarly post, … Continue reading →

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The Good Things That Came out of Vatican II

Posted on October 11, 2022 by Agostino

My thinking on Vatican II has evolved since 2008. I may even have warmed up to some of its ideas. Continue reading →

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Mr. Bergoglio Finally Did It!

Posted on July 16, 2021 by Agostino

I’ve been asked my opinion about today’s clampdown on the Latin Mass. Here are my initial reactions, which may change after future reflection. Continue reading →

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New Book in the Free .PDF Section: Occult Lineages within the Traditional Roman Catholic Movement!

Posted on April 23, 2021 by Agostino

Occultist lines of apostolic succession exist within the Traditional Roman Catholic Movement. Download this book and find out more! Continue reading →

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An Original Solomonic-Catholic Exorcism Ritual: CLM 10085

Posted on March 1, 2021 by Agostino

… we are quite literally witnessing some components of the Grimoire tradition beginning to be baptized into the Catholic Church by way of this Manual. Continue reading →

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NEW BOOK: Medieval Rituals of Catholic Exorcism!

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Agostino

If you’ve ever wondered what scholars talk about when speaking of the “magical components” in medieval exorcisms, then wonder no more! Continue reading →

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Anything and Everything about Holy Water

Posted on December 1, 2020 by Agostino

Everything you wanted to know about holy Water but were afraid to ask. And stuff you didn’t know you could ask! Continue reading →

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Witchcraft Section at the Free PDF Library!

Posted on November 1, 2020 by Agostino

Just added eight more books to the Free Library. Enjoy! Continue reading →

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New .PDF: Keeping Your Balance in the Modern Church

Posted on June 4, 2020 by Agostino

A new .pdf, featuring a play-by-play account of what went on at Vatican II! Continue reading →

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