Hello, Stephen. I have 2 small suggestions for improving your Latin lines, per your request :).
1. The titles of Jesus should be in the genitive too, so:
In nomine IESV, Regis Caelorum.
In nomine IESV, Fontis Aquae Vitae.
In nomine IESV, Domini Terrae.
2. 'Exite' means 'go out'. I'd go with 'vadite' instead (As Jesus says in the Vulgate: 'Vade, Satana'), or 'abite' = 'go away'.
Also, are you perhaps aware that Agostino Taumaturgo has tried making something in a similar vein? (Don't know if I can post links here.)
Let me take this opportunity to say I have followed your blog for a few years now and have gained immensely from it. Basically thanks to you I reconsidered my relationship whit Christianity and Catholicism. I wish you a Happy, Peaceful and Spirtually Fulfilling Easter :).
Thank you very much for this, and a blessed Easter to you and yours! I'm delighted to hear that my writing has helped you in your spiritual journey.
Regarding Agostino, I know that he included some notes on the pentagram ritual in one of his books, though it's been awhile since I've read it. He's a friend though and we talk pretty regularly, so I should probably get his feedback on this post. Actually, he approved the use of "exite" when I asked for help with an earlier draft of this ritual, but "vadite" has the advantage, as you point out, of connecting with the words of Jesus as rendered in the Vulgate... I will try it both ways and see how it feels. If you-- or anyone else reading-- are interested in working with the ritual, I'd also appreciate feedback from practice.
Hello, Stephen. I have 2 small suggestions for improving your Latin lines, per your request :).
1. The titles of Jesus should be in the genitive too, so:
In nomine IESV, Regis Caelorum.
In nomine IESV, Fontis Aquae Vitae.
In nomine IESV, Domini Terrae.
2. 'Exite' means 'go out'. I'd go with 'vadite' instead (As Jesus says in the Vulgate: 'Vade, Satana'), or 'abite' = 'go away'.
Also, are you perhaps aware that Agostino Taumaturgo has tried making something in a similar vein? (Don't know if I can post links here.)
Let me take this opportunity to say I have followed your blog for a few years now and have gained immensely from it. Basically thanks to you I reconsidered my relationship whit Christianity and Catholicism. I wish you a Happy, Peaceful and Spirtually Fulfilling Easter :).
J. S. T.
Hi JST,
Thank you very much for this, and a blessed Easter to you and yours! I'm delighted to hear that my writing has helped you in your spiritual journey.
Regarding Agostino, I know that he included some notes on the pentagram ritual in one of his books, though it's been awhile since I've read it. He's a friend though and we talk pretty regularly, so I should probably get his feedback on this post. Actually, he approved the use of "exite" when I asked for help with an earlier draft of this ritual, but "vadite" has the advantage, as you point out, of connecting with the words of Jesus as rendered in the Vulgate... I will try it both ways and see how it feels. If you-- or anyone else reading-- are interested in working with the ritual, I'd also appreciate feedback from practice.
-Steve