Saint Expedite is the patron saint over all urgent matters. He also goes by the name Saint Expeditus. He is also a patron saint against procrastination. He is the saint of emergencies. He loves speed.
Those who need a solution to a problem immediately may turn to Saint Expedite.
Many turn to him when they are experiencing financial distress, when job hunting, or in relation to legal matters.
Saint Expedite is a powerful and efficacious spirit, turned to throughout the globe
for quick results and material intercession, especially in the case of emergencies. Most famed for delivering fast cash and bringing a swift end to lawsuits and bureaucratic nonsense, he can also be called upon to expedite the results of any other wishes.
If you’re looking to work with Expedite, it’s likely the case that you already know what you want or need help with and are ready to dive right in. Even if you don’t, you can still set up an altar and present offerings to him on Wednesdays to start seeding the relationship and building rapport for when the time comes. He’s a great spirit to keep on retainer and can be a motivating, energizing influence to share space with.
Working with Saint Expedite
Wednesday is the weekday which is most favorable to start working with Saint Expedite.
You need to set up an altar. On the altar, you will need
a statue or a picture of Saint Expedite,
a red candle,
and a glass of water
a bell for ringing at the beginning and end of your petitions
Red is the color of speed. If you do not have a red candle, you can use a green or white candle.
Place these three objects in a triangular formation. Some claim the picture or statue should be placed in the back, with the glass of water on the right and the red candle on the left.
Others place the picture or statue on the right, the candle on the left side, and the glass of water in the front. Some place the candle in the back, at the top.
There is no right or wrong, but all agree on the triangle formation.
Light the candle, say your prayer, and clearly state your need. You have to be specific and also set a time frame.
Finally, you need to state what you give in return when your request is granted.
Here is a powerful ritual to get help from Saint Expedite.
This ritual has to be done for 7 days. It will start on Wednesday and will end next Tuesday.
Traditional Offerings
The two most basic offerings for Expedite are the aforementioned candle and glass of water….which you will also need to set up an altar. The bigger and more important your request, the more in the way of offerings you should give, to the degree you are able
The traditional offerings when your wish is granted are:
Candle
Glass of water
Red roses,
Pound cake,
Three nickels or pennies, and a
public thank you.
You do not have to give all of these at once. In fact, it works better to “pay” St. Expedite half up front and half upon delivery of your request, to incentivize him to act even faster. The following ritual structure and prayer are arranged to accommodate this, but feel free to deviate to what makes the most sense to you.
Leave the gratitude offerings on the altar for 24 hours. Finally, crumble the pound cake and feed it to the birds. The water is to be given to a tree.
If your request is not granted you naturally do not give any offering.
There are many different opinions on the best way to work with this saint. Every person who chose this saint to work with may figure out what feels most natural for them.
Have your request formed and offerings prepared, ready beside the altar.
Prayers to Saint Expedite
Present prayers and offerings in a heartfelt manner, and address the spirit as if it were actually there in front of you, in the same way you’d give a gift and speak to someone with whom you have much respect, reverence, and regard for.
A word you should know how to say is “HODIE”, which means “today” or “at the present time” in latin, which marks Expedite’s cross. It is pronounced (h)o•dee•aay – with the ghost of an (h).
Note: Do not ask him for any wishes that will harm someone as that will backfire multifold on you. Ask for one wish at a time. The time frame mentioned in the prayer should be in accordance with the wish.
MANIFESTATION PRAYER
Begin by lighting the candle(s) and incense, if you are using it. Here is a petition script —your prayer…you can also create your own.
Saint Expedite, Saint Expedite, Saint Expedite!
[Ring bell or knock three times on the altar]
I call you, here and now, and pray for your intercession!
My Saint Expedite of urgent and just cause, please intercede for me with my lord:
Succor me in the hour of affliction and despair, my Saint Expedite. You who are a Holy warrior. You who are the saint of the afflicted. You, who are the SAINT of the desperate. You, who are the SAINT of urgent causes, protect me, help me, give me strength, courage, serenity. Here is my plea:
(Clearly express what you want, and ask him to find a way to get it to you.)
My Saint Expedite, help me to prevail through these different hours, protect me from all those, who want to harm me, keep my energy completely protected, and respond to my plea with urgency. Bring me back to a state of peace and tranquility, my SAINT EXPEDITE. I trust you, Saint Expedite to place your good hand upon everything I need. I will be grateful to you for the rest of my life and I will speak your name to all those who have faith.
(Now promise to give Saint Expedite a specific offering when your desire is granted.)
Amen.
In return for your faithful service, and upon delivery of said needs,
I will give you offerings (say them aloud: flame, water, poundcake, flowers, and…whatever you want to offer] and sing your praises to the heavens,
For all should know of your power and splendor!
Expedite, Leader of the Thundering Legions
By the glory and grace of your Special Providence
Find a way. Go forth, make it so!
This instant!
HODIE, HODIE, HODIE!
Upon Receipt of Requests, and Disposal of Offerings
As far as offerings go while your requests are pending, leave them on the altar for as long as you desire, but remove them before they rot or wilt. When it comes to disposal of offering water, if you have house plants (especially palms!), water them with it (more on that in specific applications below…). For other offerings, put them outside for animals to feed on or to compost.
When you get the results you asked for, make sure to return to Expedite’s altar and give him the further offerings and praise you promised (if you did). It can be as simple as placing the offerings there and telling St. Expedite, from the bottom of your heart, “thank you”.
Expedite loves to be publicly recognized. It’s customary after he delivers your request to sing his praises and tell others about him. Make sure to mention the source from whom you get to know about this ritual. This is one of the ways of offering to him upon making manifest your requests and prayers.
This can be done on social media by posting pictures, praises, and hashtags, or done the old-fashioned way, in person. In South America, some people hand out prayer cards on the street by the hundreds! Saint Expedite will keep his side of the promise and you keep the promise at your end by telling people about him.
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