Click Here for the original German language article from Andreas Robertz on the Deutzlandfunk website. This repost is an edited version of the Google translation. The piece is also available as a German language podcast - To listen Click Here. Death has always played an unusually prominent role in the everyday life of Mexico. When Santa … Continue reading The adoration of death (Die anbetung des todes) by Andreas Robertz
Born Again in Matamoros – Santa Muerte shrines reappear after destruction
When reports emerged that Leticia Salazar Vazquez, Mayor of Matamoros, a town on the border of the United States and Mexico, had ordered military action against a shrine dedicated to Santa Muerte it seemed to be a continuation of the aggressive stance the Catholic church has taken toward the burgeoning devotional tradition in Mexico. Coming … Continue reading Born Again in Matamoros – Santa Muerte shrines reappear after destruction
La Nina Negra – Angel de la Santa Muerte Protector Contra Enemigos
The latest update in the destruction of the Santa Muerte chapel in Matamoros, Tamulipas is an inflatable doll inscribed with curses against the current mayor Leticia Salazar Vazquez. This visceral symbol was found hanging from a footbridge in the Plaza Fiesta on January 15th, 2014. The effigy mentions Vazquez's roll in the demolition of sacred … Continue reading La Nina Negra – Angel de la Santa Muerte Protector Contra Enemigos
Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
El culto a la Santa Muerte cada vez cobra mas auge, así que debemos prepararnos para vencer las dudas, los mitos, los miedos, los temores. Ojalá y mis hermanos de Matamoros vuelvan a levantar su altar y personalmente acudiré a bendecirlo y a dar la oración, desde luego si ellos me lo permiten. La desinformación … Continue reading Madrina Vargas, líder del Templo de Santa Muerte en Tultitlán, habla sobre la destrucción de la capilla en Matamoros
Santa Muerte at Matamoros – Mayor orders destruction of chapel amid protests
Leticia Salazar Vazquez, Mayor of Matamoros, a town on the border of the United States and Mexico has ordered military action against a chapel dedicated to Santa Muerte which has been in operation for approximately 4 years. Reports indicate that Mexican military forces have been working since Thursday, January 9th, 2014 to demolish the worship … Continue reading Santa Muerte at Matamoros – Mayor orders destruction of chapel amid protests
Sixth Anniversary of the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan (Sexto Aniversario de Templo de Santa Muerte Tultitlan)
Enrique Hernandez Garcia has posted some spectacular pictures from the 6th anniversary celebration held at the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan. The celebration included over 500 pilgrims, celebratory dancers , mariachis, abudent food, six couples married , ten children baptized and prayers for a prosperous, protected and healthy new year. The Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan was founded … Continue reading Sixth Anniversary of the Santa Muerte Temple in Tultitlan (Sexto Aniversario de Templo de Santa Muerte Tultitlan)
Holiday Greetings from Santisima Muerte Poza Rica
Hola amigos! Santisima Muerte Poza Rica les desean a cada uno de ustedes y su familia, muy felize nochebuena, que la pasen de lo mejor y que todos sus anhelos se realichen, que tengan mucha felicidad y exito en todos sus proyectos de trabajo, personal, mucha salud para todos, dios y nuestra madre santisima los … Continue reading Holiday Greetings from Santisima Muerte Poza Rica
Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston condemns Santa Muerte
In a special segment on the Spanish language program called Atrevete Mexico (Be Bold Mexico,) on Radio Maria - Houston, Adrian Alberto Herrera, Director of the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, discussed Santa Muerte, and the Catholic Church's concerns regarding the fast growing devotional tradition which surrounds her.
Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut featured on Expanding Mind
Hosts Erik Davis and Maja D'Aoust recently invited Andrew Chesnut to discuss the rising growth of Santa Muerte's devotional tradition on the Expanding Minds podcast. The wide ranging discussion covers the tradition in depth and touches on a number of interesting points: From the show's synopsis: "The cult of death, narco spirituality, and Mexico’s increasingly … Continue reading Dr. R. Andrew Chesnut featured on Expanding Mind
The Scythe That Divides – Thoughts on Santa Muerte and mainstream media bias
In researching Santa Muerte, and being in almost daily contact with leading Santa Muertistas such as Enriqueta Vargas and Martin George through the auspices of digital media, it never ceases to surprise me when I see the strange biases that crop up in mainstream media stories surrounding the tradition. While it would be understandable to … Continue reading The Scythe That Divides – Thoughts on Santa Muerte and mainstream media bias
Most Holy Death 