Tag Archives: history

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 →

Posted in books, history, Rituals and Spells | Tagged catholicism, christianity, exorcism, history, middle ages, renaissance, spiritual warfare | 4 Comments

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 →

Posted in books, history, Rituals and Spells | Tagged books, free, Free books, history, inquisition, margaret murray, masonry, montague summers, witchcraft | Leave a comment

Can the Independent Sacramental Movement Be Revitalized?

Posted on May 15, 2020 by Agostino

What can an outsider’s perspective bring to the table? Continue reading →

Posted in Church, Pastoral, and Ministry, history, Self Improvement | Tagged Church Planting, history, independent sacramental movement, ism, Ministry, Pastoral, Random Impressions, Revitalization | 2 Comments

Occult Lineages within the Traditional Roman Catholic Movement

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Agostino

Even Traditionalist bishops themselves aren’t aware of what lurks within their succession tables. Continue reading →

Posted in books, history | Tagged andre barbeau, apostolic succession, catholicism, freemasonry, gaston-lopez, gnosticism, history, independent sacramental movement, lefebvre, lienart, occultism, traditional catholicism | Leave a comment

Magic Is Good, Until It’s Not

Posted on March 15, 2018 by Agostino

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

Posted in Magical Theory, Theology | Tagged catholic church, council of trent, history, magic, science, Theology, witchcraft | 2 Comments

No, Priests Are Not Better at Magic than Laypeople

Posted on March 31, 2017 by Agostino

Pretensions don’t mean jack when you actually know what you’re doing. Continue reading →

Posted in Magical Theory, Theology | Tagged conjuration, exorcism, grimoires, history, magic, ordination, Theology | Leave a comment

Easter = Ishtar? Not Really.

Posted on March 27, 2016 by Agostino

A meme says Easter is named after Ishtar. The truth behind that will blow. Your. Mind. Continue reading →

Posted in Theology | Tagged christianity, custom, easter, history, ishtar, jesus, paganism, resurrection | 3 Comments

Candle Colors and History

Posted on March 14, 2016 by Agostino

Human ingenium has always found a way to illuminate the darkness. And your ingenium will figure out how to make your magic work *for you.* Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged candles, history, lamp, magic, magick, occult, practice, spirituality, tallow, theurgy, tradition, wax | 2 Comments