Category Archives: Prayer and Devotion

NEW BOOK: We Pray the Rosary (Third Edition)

Posted on July 24, 2024 by Agostino

The new edition of We Pray the Rosary is out, and it’s my honor to present to you the book I always wanted it to become! Continue reading →

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Prayer to Sachiel, the Angel of Prosperity

Posted on June 9, 2024 by Agostino

We discuss a prayer dedicated to St. Sachiel, the Angel of prosperity. Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Saints, and Entities, Prayer and Devotion | Tagged Angel Prayer, angels, prosperity, Sachiel, spiritual work | 1 Comment

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 →

Posted in history, Prayer and Devotion, Theology | Tagged invocation of saints, mary, paganism, protestantism | 3 Comments

The New Version of the Daily Magical Prayers!

Posted on January 11, 2023 by Agostino

When I first wrote The Magic of Effective Prayer in early 2016, I was surprised by how much I learned from that exercise. If I had to name the book’s best benefit, writing it forced me to collect thoughts I’d … Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer and Devotion | Tagged christianity, magic, prayer, religion, spirituality, theurgy | 3 Comments

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 →

Posted in Church, Pastoral, and Ministry, history, liturgy, Prayer and Devotion | Tagged latin mass, liturgy, mass, novus ordo, pope francis, tlm, traditionis custodes | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Church, Pastoral, and Ministry, history, Prayer and Devotion, Rituals and Spells, Theology | Tagged blessings, catholicism, exorcism, holy water, ritual | 10 Comments

NEW CLASS: An Evening with Benedicaria!

Posted on March 26, 2020 by Agostino

This month’s class is ready! Continue reading →

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NEW CLASS: Working with Our Guardian Angels

Posted on March 2, 2020 by Agostino

Learn who the guardian angels are, who they answer to, what they can and can’t do in your life, along with how to recognize, contact, and consciously form a relationship with yours. Continue reading →

Posted in Angels, Saints, and Entities, Magical Theory, Prayer and Devotion, Theology | Tagged angels, catholicism, devotion, guardian angel, meditation, prayer | 1 Comment

Ash Wednesday: Into the Lenten Season

Posted on February 26, 2020 by Agostino

A reflection on what Lent can mean to the Catholic magician. Continue reading →

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The Hail Mary in Hebrew

Posted on February 1, 2020 by Agostino

For those of you who’ve always wanted to know how to say the Hail Mary in Hebrew . . . Continue reading →

Posted in Prayer and Devotion | Tagged angelical salutation, devotion, greek, hail mary, hebrew, latin, prayer | 9 Comments