Tag Archives: ordination

Can a Layperson Say Mass?

Posted on January 18, 2019 by Agostino

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 →

Posted in Magical Theory, Rituals and Spells, Theology | Tagged catholicism, independent sacramental movement, ism, lay celebrant, mass, old catholics, ordination, sacraments | Leave a comment

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

The Women’s Ordination Debate: Why Both Sides Have Handled It Wrong

Posted on May 23, 2016 by Agostino

When it comes to women’s ordination, both sides of the debate have it WRONG. Continue reading →

Posted in Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged catholic, church, excommunication, infallibility, ludmila javorova, magisterium, ordination, roman catholic womenpriests, sacraments, women, women's ordination conference | 7 Comments

Ordinations, Consecrations, and Circumstances I’d Be Willing to Confer Them

Posted on May 21, 2016 by Agostino

People have asked me to ordain them. I’m stingy about it for very good reason. Continue reading →

Posted in Theology, Uncategorized | Tagged anglican, augustine, catholic, chalcedon, church, independent, initiation, ism, ordination, priesthood, protestant, religion, sacramental character, sacraments, trent | 3 Comments

Thoughts for Holy Thursday

Posted on March 24, 2016 by Agostino

The Last Supper as the beginning, and the Church as the legitimate heir to the Western Mystery Tradition. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged baptism, catholicism, christian, church, civilization, eucharist, god, holy orders, holy thursday, jesus, magic, ordination, religion, spirituality, theurgy | Leave a comment