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Altar of My Soul

Marta Moreno Vega

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Description:Long cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, Santeriiacute;a is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million "orisha" followersworldwide. In "The Altar of My Soul," Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santeriiacute;areligion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the NewYork barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: Yemayaaacute;, Ellegua, Shangooacute;. As an adult, in search of a religionthat would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know Santeriiacute;a intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination thatspark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a "santera" priestess, "The Altar of My Soul" lays before us anelectrifying and inspiring faith-one passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, lovingsociety. "From the Trade Paperback edition."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Altar of My Soul. To get started finding Altar of My Soul, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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Description: Long cloaked in protective secrecy, demonized by Western society, and distorted by Hollywood, Santeriiacute;a is at last emerging from the shadows with an estimated 75 million "orisha" followersworldwide. In "The Altar of My Soul," Marta Moreno Vega recounts the compelling true story of her journey from ignorance and skepticism to initiation as a Yoruba priestess in the Santeriiacute;areligion. This unforgettable spiritual memoir reveals the long-hidden roots and traditions of a centuries-old faith that originated on the shores of West Africa. As an Afro-Puerto Rican child in the NewYork barrio, Marta paid little heed to the storefront botanicas full of spiritual paraphernalia or to the Catholic saints with foreign names: Yemayaaacute;, Ellegua, Shangooacute;. As an adult, in search of a religionthat would reflect her racial and cultural heritage, Marta was led to the Way of the Saints. She came to know Santeriiacute;a intimately through its prayers and rituals, drumming and dancing, trances and divination thatspark sacred healing energy for family, spiritual growth, and service to others. Written by one who is a professor and a "santera" priestess, "The Altar of My Soul" lays before us anelectrifying and inspiring faith-one passed down from generation to generation that vitalizes the sacred energy necessary to build a family, a community, and a strong, lovingsociety. "From the Trade Paperback edition."We have made it easy for you to find a PDF Ebooks without any digging. And by having access to our ebooks online or by storing it on your computer, you have convenient answers with Altar of My Soul. To get started finding Altar of My Soul, you are right to find our website which has a comprehensive collection of manuals listed.
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