Comments - Rose of Jericho/Saint Expedite Petition Ritual - RealPagan- Paganism for the Real World

I only did one offering and n…

2011-03-25T01:07:32.494Z

I only did one offering and no bad affects.

Gray, glad you got something…

2011-03-24T23:48:42.517Z

Gray, glad you got something out of it. You make me laugh!! HUGE Hugs!! :D:D:D:D

For general information, *I* chose to do a weekly offering for a year because my petition is a bit tricky and extremely important to me. A weekly offering is by no mean necessary. A one time offering will often do.

Do shut up Grayson, Read both…

2011-03-24T20:20:13.911Z

Do shut up Grayson, Read both blogs before speaking!

Ok, now I have read the blog on making the Saint Expedite candle and who he is/was, and I kinda like the guy. AND I have a use for him.

Thanks for the work Strata *sends a huge hug from the celtic lands*

Now all I have to do is look for some of this type of candle over here. :-)

Nice working Strata. Again, I…

2011-03-24T20:11:43.985Z

Nice working Strata. Again, I have never worked with the saints, and don't think I could/would. But the ritual is lovely and I like the combination of the plant and candle magic.

Good luck in the working.

Thinkin about it, the reason I couldn't do this working my self would be the trying to remember to do the weekly offering, every week for a year! But thats just me...........(",)

Stef -- I use to consciously…

2011-03-24T17:29:10.509Z

Stef -- I use to consciously avoid anything relatively Abrahamic because of my upbringing anf the society I live in. I changed directions there recently and was really taken by surprise. It was almost like a slap in the face really... lol What I was avoiding is what works best for me. :P

He, like many of the "Saints,…

2011-03-24T17:27:19.017Z

He, like many of the "Saints," is not in exact accordance with High Church canon because they are folk Saints, not officially accepted by the Catholic Church. These Saints, in my opinion, tend to have much more colorful personalities and energies. Patience is a virtue, no? So where does Saint Expedite fit into that doctrine? :)

Caution should be taken when working with any Saint/Spirit. Take Saint Jude, for example, an "official" Saint. I have seen several warnings regarding calling on this Saint based on the nature of his help. Practioners are cautioned that if they are not careful St. Jude might bring about repetitive circumstances of desperation in their life, so that the practioner must continuously call on him.

My upbringing and current lif…

2011-03-24T17:01:42.337Z

My upbringing and current life, academic and not, is so filled with Christianity that I find I simply cannot work with it! :D

While it is true that my seco…

2011-03-24T16:36:52.741Z

While it is true that my second point may apply to other saints, I have not quite seen such a perpetually iterated caveat among any other. That being said, I do not believe Expedite is exactly on par with the rest of the High Church canon, where the concept of forgiveness reigns. Rather, *much* like Santa Muerte, I believe he is not quite a saint in the typical understanding of the word, but something more immanent and direct.

My understanding of him was in the way I previously wrote, with water, et al. However, if he comes through, it can only means he accepts the offerings promised, and from that point, it is what ultimately matters. Best of luck in it.

I just recently started worki…

2011-03-24T16:29:55.698Z

I just recently started working with Saints and hoodoo. I've found, much to my surprise, that Saints, Psalms, and Abrahamic references and symbolism really resonate with me. Most likely due to my strict Christian upbringing. I still have those strong connections that were formed when I was very young. Now, I use them in a different way.

I don't work with saints but…

2011-03-24T16:11:20.117Z

I don't work with saints but I have to say this is an excellent piece of work! Love it!