Tag Archives: christianity

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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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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Seriously Bro, Thelema’s Just Another Form of Christianity!

Posted on June 8, 2019 by Agostino

Some Thelemites are just as bad as some Christians when it comes to misrepresenting their religion. Continue reading →

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NEW CLASS: Real Candle Magic for Devout Catholics

Posted on May 22, 2019 by Agostino

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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The Importance of Septuagesima and Why It Was Abolished

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Agostino

This gives us three sets of themes based on the Western readings, and … in my preaching these past few Sundays, I’ve endeavored to show how these interpretations are complimentary to each other, work hand-in-hand, and give us much fruit for meditation and the proper ordering of our lives both physically and spiritually. Continue reading →

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Did Jesus Really Exist?

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Agostino

Christmas is around the corner, so let’s warm up with a mug of hot cocoa and some entry-level apologetic! Time and again, the believing Christian will encounter the claim Jesus never existed, and that the “Jesus myth” was made up … Continue reading →

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Why “Pagan” Is Not a Dirty Word

Posted on July 12, 2017 by Agostino

Don’t fall for the guilt-trip or the scare tactics. You and your children deserve better. Continue reading →

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When You’re Not Getting Results

Posted on June 30, 2017 by Agostino

What do you do if your prayer’s not being answered, or it’s taking too long? Continue reading →

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The “Christmas Is Pagan” Diatribe

Posted on December 20, 2016 by Agostino

It’s that time of year, when social media is filled with posts about how Christmas is a “Pagan” holiday. WHO CARES? Continue reading →

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Can We Pray to Spirits and Dead People?

Posted on October 31, 2016 by Agostino

It’s that time of year when the Triduum of Halloween-All Saints-All Souls is upon us. Usually around this time people ask me these questions, or something like them: is it sinful to venerate our ancestors? What about spirits like the Lwa and Orishas? Continue reading →

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