In recent days, Catholic media outlets in Mexico and Latin America — notably ACI Prensa — have repeated the now-familiar warnings against integrating the integration of Santa Muerte into Day of the Dead commemorations. What is new this year is the particularly severe condemnation of what some have called GuadaMuerte, the fusion of Santa Muerte … Continue reading GuadaMuerte Rebuked by the Catholic Press in Latin America
Hearts on Fire in the Garden of Lady Death
On the old pilgrimage route lay the small town of St. Mary’s Temple, once it had great importance, as many on pilgrimage would stop here to sleep, eat, go to Mass and they brought lot’s of business with them, but through the years their numbers dwindled, and since the government laid a highway, hardly any … Continue reading Hearts on Fire in the Garden of Lady Death
Sister Death – The Case For Santa Muerte as Part of Christian Theology
The Roman Catholic Church declares that those who are devoted to Santa Muerte cannot be followers of Jesus, as He conquered death on the cross, which factually is not correct. Jesus died on the cross fully experiencing the mortality we humans know and embraced our Bony Mother when He left his mortal coil. There was … Continue reading Sister Death – The Case For Santa Muerte as Part of Christian Theology
Unholy Death – Catholic Condemnation of Santa Muerte
According to the Roman Catholic Church, Santa Muerte and the Catholic faith are two distinct beliefs and practices, or one follows the Mexican folk saint of death, or one follows the church. The pope, bishops and priests have stated this already frequently for years now.
Why Would a Belgian Follow Mexican Folk Saint Santa Muerte?
By Guest Contributor Walter M. C. Walgraeve* Devotion to Santa Muerte has been spreading like wildfire across Latin America and parts of North America so it’s not surprising that it also has made the leap over the ocean and has reached Europe. While probably most devotees here will be of Latin American descent, it is … Continue reading Why Would a Belgian Follow Mexican Folk Saint Santa Muerte?
Most Holy Death 