u/BrightSky117

Hey good people. St. Expedite is the first saint I've ever worked with. I'm very new to this. Can anyone who has succeeded w/ St. Expedite give input?

Attempt #1 (a month ago) -- a sincere first try, but I think it fell short:

• Petition was 3-4 pages (too long)
• Possibly too many asks
• No cake, no red candle, no fixed image (couldn't afford this at the time)
• Had just my phone propped against a glass during duration of daily prayers, but no fixed visual (not ideal)

Attempt #2 (started Tuesday) -- came much more prepared:

• Fixed photo of St. Expedite
• Red candle w/ proper candle holder - bought just for this
• Spring water, only
• Red cloth underneath the platter
• Special platter purchased just for this ritual
• 1 slice, pound cake (still on altar) - more promised later
• Trimmed my ask down to just the essentials

24 hours in -- no real signs. Just:

• Random files about St. Expedite popped up on my computer by sheer "coincidence" yesterday (wasn't looking for this)
• Noticed an unfamiliar red light from TV near my altar (never saw/noticed before)
• Brief unexpected nausea (I've heard this can be a sign)

My concern: my petition has tiered dates because I'm genuinely overdue on a financial obligation. First part was due yesterday, next in a few days, final part next Wednesday. Honest dates -- but did that structure work against me? Too detailed? Current petition is like 3/4 of 1 page. I have followed a traditional/common prayer structure. The one that starts with "You lay in rest"...

Almost every story I hear describes St. Expedite as shockingly fast. But I'm hearing silence. Is 24 hours too soon to worry -- or a sign to reassess? If you don't see any movement at all within 24 hours and your first deadline was the same day as your petition (not a crazy big number, BTW - was just what i sincerely needed) -- what's the rule on this?

Any input appreciated. 💛

Hey good folks,

I have a question about candles for St. Expedite petitions -- whether your first ceremony or any subsequent one.

I have a red candle, and I've heard at least one person say you should keep it burning continuously, as the flame essentially serves as the "battery" powering the entire ritual.

That said, I'm wondering -- especially from those who've had success petitioning St. Expedite -- whether you blow your candle out when you leave the house or go to sleep. My instinct says yes.

For context: I don't have a 7-day or vigil candle. It's a standalone red candle I've placed in a thick glass container (similar to an ashtray) that can safely hold heat. Common sense tells me I shouldn't leave it unattended, but I'd love confirmation from others who've worked with him that it's acceptable -- even standard practice -- to burn the candle while you're home and alert, then extinguish it before bed or when stepping out.

Appreciate any guidance -- thank you!