An attempt to work apparent miracles not by the power of God, but by the use of hidden forces beyond man's control
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Black Magic: A Grave Sin against the Faith “All practices of magic or sorcery, by which one attempts to tame occult powers, so as to place them at one’s service and have a supernatural power over others — even if this were for the sake of restoring their health — are gravely contrary to the […]
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