Performed the ritual as well. The bonds I focused on was the random blessings I tend to get when I run into priests, as i seem to be the one they always want to save. I suspect that my father has also been praying for me due to the pandemic. To be honest, my expectation was for Satan not to show up in an external fashion, as it has been 50/50 when I have called him in the past. He usually manifests as the black flame I visualize within me, not an external being.
The visualization of the thunderstorm was a nice touch and adds power to the ritual. The sense of raw chaos is needed to break the bonds. As expected, the focus was on the black flame burning stronger as the chant continued, setting the bonds and prayers ablaze. The lightning actually struck me, channeling to the black flames, and causing the bonds to snap. The Latin at the end gave a nice sense of ending as the storm began to be absorbed into my body and things began to settle. Overall, the ritual is effective and is a good one to have in one’s tool box. I do feel lighter than I have the last couple of days.