Category Archives: Magical Theory

A Catholic Defense of “Barbarous Names”

What are the Barbarous names, and can a Catholic Magician actually use them? Continue reading

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Directions, Elements, and Ritual Working

Why are some of the rituals in my books so … weird? Continue reading

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NEW CLASS: Real Candle Magic for Devout Catholics

The wait is over, a new class is here! Watch the video above for a preview of the first five minutes! In this class, Agostino discusses the fundamentals of Candle Magic as he’s gotten it to work for him, explaining … Continue reading

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Blood, Fear, and Pain: Tenth Anniversary Edition

On the tenth anniversary of my greatest magical discovery, what have I really learned? Continue reading

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Can a Layperson Say Mass?

Can laypeople say Mass?
Should a layperson even try?
What does the ISM have to do with this?
Why does it matter anyway? Continue reading

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Feast of the Assumption: Both an End and a Beginning

She is a true “Inner Plane Adept” and “Ascended Mistress,” thus it is proper to place her before the new initiate’s eyes – on this day of her triumph over the physical plane’s limitations – as an example and guide as we go forth in the path toward our own spiritual victory. Continue reading

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Magic Is Good, Until It’s Not

The Medieval Church viewed Magic more leniently than she does now. What happened? Continue reading

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Candlemas and the Eternal Law

It is the Eternal Law that enables us to overcome the Laws of Nature. Continue reading

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Moral Theology of Divination: Astrology

Does astrology inherently invoke “demons,” insist on outdated science, or promote the denial of Free Will? Continue reading

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Why Declaring Your Intent Is a Good Idea

Today I’d like to talk about declarations of intention and why we should say them before beginning ritual. Whether you’re writing your own ritual working or using someone else’s compositions, it’s always good to start your work by stating (out loud) what you’re doing and why. Continue reading

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