A unique mix of memoir and how-to that includes practical daily Pagan rituals, this inspiring book shows how one woman blended Christian traditions with the magic and beauty of a Wiccan practice. Raised in the Catholic faith, yet strongly drawn to Paganism, Adelina St. Clair spent many years questioning and soul-searching before she found a way to blend aspects of Wicca and Christianity into a vibrant and loving belief system. Filled with personal anecdotes, this book tells the story of St. Clair's journey of self-discovery and revelation, from her initial fear and guilt to her ultimate sense of peace and joy. With warmth and heartfelt reverence, St. Clair discusses vital aspects of Witchcraft and Christianity, as well as the commonalities between the two. Monotheism vs. polytheism Magical practice The teachings of Christ Goddess worship The femininity of God The Wheel of the Year Praying the rosary Sacred space
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Llewellyn Publications
ISBN-10
073871982x
ISBN-13
9780738719825
eBay Product ID (ePID)
18038790484
Product Key Features
Book Title
Path of a Christian Witch
Number of Pages
216 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2010
Topic
Paganism & Neo-Paganism, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), Christianity / General, Healing / Prayer & Spiritual, Occultism
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion
Author
Adelina St. Clair
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
9.6 Oz
Item Length
8 in
Item Width
5.2 in
Additional Product Features
Dewey Edition
22
Lccn
2010-008055
Target Audience
Trade
Dewey Decimal
261.2/994092 B
Lc Classification Number
Br115.O3s7 2010
Table of Content
Contents Foreword . . . xiii Chapter 1: Foundations . . . 1 A Bowl of Water . . . 2 Assembly . . . 3 Falling from Grace . . . 6 A Calling . . . 8 Finding Love . . . 10 And There Was Magic in the World . . . 13 An Angel in a Bookstore . . . 16 A Goddess Made of Clay . . . 22 Chapter 2: The Search: Introduction to a Paradox . . . 25 First Steps . . . 25 Working the Magic . . . 27 The Fool's Way . . . 31 Magic: Dealing with the Contradictions . . . 34 Magic: Theory and Practice . . . 37 One Blue Moon . . . 39 Withdrawal . . . 41 What Is a Witch? . . . 43 In Summary . . . 46 What Does It Mean to Be Christian? . . . 47 A New Creed . . . 49 Chapter 3: The Merging: Dealing with the Contradictions . . . 51 A Year and a Day . . . 51 A God of Many Faces . . . 53 Monotheism vs. Polytheism . . . 54 The Person of Jesus . . . 58 Mary: Virgin, Mother, and Crone . . . 59 The Blessed Ones: Those Who Served and Loved Him . . . 60 God as a Woman . . . 64 The Femininity of God . . . 66 Mary as a Goddess . . . 68 The Other Mary . . . 70 Another Way to See the Femininity of God . . . 75 And Then, There Were Two . . . 76 A Long-Awaited Blessing . . . 79 A Year and a Day Later . . . 80 Chapter 4: Living in the World: To Worship, to Seek, to Love . . . 83 To Worship . . . 83 To raise my own cup: ritual and celebration . . . 83 Christian and Pagan celebrations . . . 88 The Wheel of the Year . . . 91 Esbats . . . 99 Rites of passage . . . 100 Join me in ritual. . . 102 Creating sacred space . . . 107 To Seek . . . 106 Creating sacred space in your home . . . 111 Churches and sanctuaries . . . 113 Outdoor space . . . 116 Astral space . . . 121 Building your astral temple . . . 121 The path of the seeker . . . 123 To Love . . . 123 A moral code . . . 123 The Wiccan Rede . . . 125 Building a community . . . 128 Out in the open . . . 132 One single sheep . . . 134 Chapter 5: Spirit in Action: Ten Rituals for Daily Life . . . 139 Sign of the Cross . . . 141 Daily Devotion . . . 143 Rituals at Mealtime . . . 144 Rosary: A Resting Meditation . . . 145 Ode to the Moon: Reconnecting to the Sacred Feminine . . . 147 Petition Magic . . . 150 Strong Magic . . . 153 Giving Thanks . . . 155 My Body Is My Temple: A Day Retreat . . . 156 The Magic of the Web: Magic for a Better World . . . 159 In Closing . . . . . . 163 Appendix: Comparative Chart . . . 167 Glossary . . . 171 Bibliography . . . 181