1.0John Becketthttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckettJohn Becketthttps://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/author/johnbeckettPreparations and Invocationsrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="eALCja6IAB"><a href="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2013/07/preparations-and-invocations.html">Preparations and Invocations</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://www.patheos.com/blogs/johnbeckett/2013/07/preparations-and-invocations.html/embed#?secret=eALCja6IAB" width="600" height="338" title="“Preparations and Invocations” — John Beckett" data-secret="eALCja6IAB" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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Telling the stories of the gods is a great way introduce them to people who may not even know their names. Another way is to invoke the gods, to reverently invite them into the circle and ask them to touch those in attendance.