A Course by Baal Kadmon
Saint Expedite
The Saint Who Answers Now
When a situation cannot wait, Saint Expedite is one of the saints people turn to for urgent and just causes. But who is he, how did his devotion develop, and what does working with him actually involve?
This course brings together the history of his devotion across three continents, the prayers and psalms in full, and a practical guide to the working itself, from preparing the altar and making the petition to fulfilling the obligation afterward.
Nineteen modules◆Lifetime access◆90-day guarantee
Watch a sample lesson
Why This Course Exists
People kept asking me for this
For years, I have worked with Saint Expedite and written about him. The same request kept coming up: could I teach the complete method, in order, the way I actually practice it?
Much of the material was already there. I needed to bring it together, finish the work, and present it as a complete course. That is what I have done here.
This is not simply a collection of prayers. It brings together the history of the devotion, its sources, the prayers and psalms, and the practical method, including what you do after making a petition. My aim is to give you a clear understanding of the work so you can approach it with care and know what each step involves.
Who He Is
The saint whose history is disputed, but whose devotion endures
One account of Saint Expedite's name begins with a shipment that arrived unexpectedly. According to the story, a crate intended to be marked for expedited delivery was mistaken for the name of the martyr whose remains it contained. Whether or not this explains his name, the story reflects the unusual place Expedite occupies in religious devotion: a saint associated with urgency, decisive action, and prayers for help when there is little time to spare.
His historical identity has long been questioned. The name Expeditus lends itself to more than one interpretation, and the historical record does not provide the kind of clear biography available for many better-documented figures. Yet devotion to Saint Expedite has endured across continents, including Réunion, Brazil, and New Orleans, where people continue to seek his intercession.
His familiar image tells its own story. He appears as a young Roman soldier, holding a palm branch associated with martyrdom and a cross marked HODIE, meaning “today.” Beneath his foot is a crow calling CRAS, meaning “tomorrow.” The contrast is deliberate: today stands against delay, hesitation, and the temptation to put off what must be done.
This symbolism helps explain why Saint Expedite is invoked for urgent and just causes. His devotion is not simply about asking for something quickly. It is also about acting with purpose, making a clear petition, and understanding the obligations that accompany the working.
Inside the Course
The details that make Saint Expedite different
There is much more to this devotion than asking for a quick answer. Here are a few of the subjects we explore in depth.
Why his statues have been decapitated.
On the island of Réunion, images of Saint Expedite have been attacked and decapitated. We look at the complicated relationship between devotion, disappointment, and the expectations people bring to a saint associated with urgent help.
The message hidden in his image.
His cross bears the word HODIE, “today,” while the crow beneath his foot calls CRAS, “tomorrow.” We examine the symbolism of this striking image and its connection to time, hesitation, and mortality.
His place among the folk saints.
We explore Saint Expedite's place in the devotional traditions of the Americas, including the ways his role resembles and differs from that of Santa Muerte.
Why some practitioners turn his statue upside down.
We examine the practice of reversing his image to encourage a faster response, where the custom appears in devotional practice, and why I choose not to use it.
The difference between two kinds of offerings.
Offerings are not all interchangeable. The course explains the distinction between the two types used in this work and why understanding that difference matters.
What to do when a petition receives no answer.
We consider the difference between an unanswered petition and a working that has failed, along with how to bring the work to a proper close without creating further problems.
Your Course Experience
What you will learn
The course brings the historical material and the practical work together, so you can understand both the devotion to Saint Expedite and how to approach the working itself.
Understand the Tradition
Explore Saint Expedite's history, the development of his devotion, and the different cultural settings in which people have called upon him.
Work with the Prayers
Study the prayers and psalms included in the course and understand their place in the working, rather than relying on fragments found online.
Prepare the Working
Learn how to prepare the altar, make a clear petition, and follow the sequence of the practice with care and purpose.
Understand the Obligation
Learn what follows the petition, including the role of offerings, the commitment involved, and how to conclude the work responsibly.
Before You Enroll
Is this the right course for you?
This course is for people who want to understand Saint Expedite and approach the practice with more than a few prayers copied from the internet.
You want the history as well as the practice.
You are interested in where the devotion comes from, how it developed, and how Saint Expedite is approached in different traditions.
You want a complete working to follow.
You want the prayers, preparation, petition, offerings, and concluding obligations explained together in one organized course.
You value context and careful instruction.
You would rather understand what you are doing and why than follow isolated instructions without knowing how the pieces fit together.
You are prepared to take the work seriously.
The course explains the commitments involved in this devotional practice. It is intended for people willing to approach those commitments thoughtfully.
Enrollment
$127
Lifetime access to all nineteen modules.
Your First 90 Days
Take the course. Decide for yourself.
You have a full 90 days to take the course, explore the material, and decide whether it is right for you. If you are not satisfied, simply email me within those 90 days and I will refund your purchase.
No forms. No questions asked. No hoops to jump through.
HODIE
Today
The image of Saint Expedite gives us a choice. Beneath his foot, the crow calls cras, tomorrow. On his cross is hodie, today. One speaks of postponement. The other calls us to act.
If you have a matter that needs your attention, and you feel drawn to work with Saint Expedite, this course will give you the history, prayers, and complete method to approach his devotion with understanding.
The material is here. You can take your time with it, return to it when you need it, and begin when you are ready.
Baal Kadmon
