{"product_id":"the-sacramental-magic-of-advent-stephen-mandes-thomas-9781801521956","title":"The Sacramental Magic of Advent: Ceremonial Ritual at Christmas","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful invitation to reconsider the intersection between Christianity and ceremonial magic by harnessing the power of the seasonal cycle \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDesigned to appeal at once to ceremonial magicians who feel called to work in the Christian tradition and ordinary believers who wish to explore the magical side of their faith, \u003cem\u003eThe Sacramental Magic of Advent \u003c\/em\u003eaims to re-enchant the cycle of the year, starting with Advent and Christmas.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe power of the seasonal cycle is recognised by magical and religious traditions throughout the world. Beyond religion and magic, the cycles of the year have been sources of inspiration for many people since time immemorial, inspiring much of our great art, poetry, and music.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSadly, the cycle of the year has largely been lost in contemporary culture, and above all in modern Christianity. Old feasts are forgotten or minimised, the long fasts become long shopping seasons, and the great holy days have been reduced to brief spasms of consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGuiding the reader through Advent and Christmas, \u003cem\u003eThe Sacramental Magic of Advent \u003c\/em\u003eresituates the Advent and Christmas period as an important season of increased spiritual significance, presenting a series of traditional magical practices, such as banishing rituals and the invocation of spirits, in a Christian context, so that they may be used by ceremonial magicians and more orthodox believers alike.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book also explores the Christian practices of fasting and almsgiving, with prayer and forgiveness also presented as the powerful magical works that they truly are. Included also are explorations surrounding the cycle of the church, including the saints days and the Ember Days, the season of Advent and the great mystery of Christmas, followed by suggestions on how to re-work them to fit both a contemporary home life and a magical practice.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Sacramental Magic of Christmas \u003c\/em\u003ewill make a worthy addition to the bookshelf of any student or seasoned magical practitioner looking to enhance or refine their practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Stephen Mandes Thomas\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1801521956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781801521956\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Aeon Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/25\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 200\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.80lbs","brand":"Stephen Mandes Thomas","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47520605995263,"sku":"9781801521956","price":29.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_567e0999-b7e0-4a9d-a757-a9e6122b94f7.jpg?v=1762886076","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-sacramental-magic-of-advent-stephen-mandes-thomas-9781801521956","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}