Benedicaria - How to Read the Holy Cards

Book excerpt: The folk tradition of Southern Italian/Sicilian Benedicaria utilizes Holy Cards depicting Jesus, Mary, and the Saints to look deeper into life's most puzzling problems. The cards are laid out in the prescribed pattern of a Cross. Then the cards are interpreted and read. The talented Benedetto/Benedetta will weave a story of the questioner's hopes, fears, and dreams. An intimate knowledge of the saints are usually mandatory. With this small book that intimacy is not necessary. What the saints say is laid out in an easily understandable fashion. This booklet is important for anyone desiring a deeper understanding of the ancient spiritual craft of Benedicaria.