Made my second St. Expedite petition yesterday (Tuesday) -- still no signs. Feeling a little down. Looking for input.
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. 💛