Saint Mechtilde (Mechthild von Hackeborn) (1241-1298) was a German Benedictine nun and mystic. Her visions and revelations were recorded in the 14th century and later printed in 1513. These writings include descriptions of Hell, Heaven, and Purgatory, and they emphasize themes of divine love and suffering. Mechtilde’s work, along with that of her sister, Saint … Read more
Madeleine Lieder, wife of Lewenburg in Saxony, who was possessed in 1605, with singular crises. Sometimes her demon rolled her up like a ball, so that her head touched her knees; and, in this situation, she was thrown into the air. Other times her size grew so much that her head touched the ceiling. Other … Read more
An idol is an image, figure, or representation of an imaginary or real being. The worship of idols is known as idolatry. While idols in pagan cultures were sometimes associated with seemingly miraculous events, these were often attributed to demons or charlatanism. Saint Gregory Thaumaturgus (c. 213-270 AD) encountered a temple known for its oracles. … Read more
The Arts of the Serpent is a term frequently used to refer to magical arts, particularly those associated with deception, temptation, or forbidden knowledge. The serpent often symbolizes chaos, primordial power, or the unknown. In various mythologies and religious traditions, the serpent is linked to figures like Lilith or the serpent in the Garden of … Read more