Category Archives: Prayer and Devotion

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 →

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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 →

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 | 9 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 | 3 Comments

Intentions for the Rosary’s Mysteries

Posted on January 27, 2020 by Agostino

An alternate approach to the Rosary for manifesting your intentions. Continue reading →

Posted in Magical Theory, Prayer and Devotion, Self Improvement, Uncategorized | Tagged catholicism, prayer intentions, rosary, rosary magic | 2 Comments

Meditations on the Latin Mass

Posted on January 24, 2020 by Agostino

Active participation – it does not mean what they think it means! Continue reading →

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Finding Things from My Younger Years

Posted on January 4, 2020 by Agostino

An object created years ago, a poorly-composed oration, and a properly-made blessing formula. Continue reading →

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