Honor Your Ancestors with a Donation to New Orleans' Day of the Dead Celebration
Friends, my spiritual community in New Orleans (La Source Ancienne Ounfo) is raising funds for the Day of the Dead/Fet Ghede celebration...
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Rev. Wes
- Sep 24, 2021
- 2 min
My Spiritual Reflection on the Haitian Immigrant Crisis: Y'all, America Can Do Better
As a Vodouisant, I can't just sit quietly and watch the mistreatment and deportation of Haitian immigrants at the U.S./Mexico border....
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Rev. Wes
- Sep 7, 2021
- 2 min
Will the Real Marie Laveau Please Stand Up?
So many legends and mysteries surround the very real woman known as Marie Laveau from New Orleans. Vodou Queen; devout Roman Catholic;...
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Rev. Wes
- Aug 26, 2021
- 1 min
What Does a Chaplain Look Like?
Chaplains come in all shapes, sizes, forms, etc.--you name it! Take me, for example. I may be a white guy, but I'm also a gay Pagan...
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Rev. Wes
- Jun 8, 2021
- 4 min
A Spiritual Reflection on Critical Race Theory and America
As I researched my ancestors, I began to include simple historical dates and facts about slavery in the U.S. to get a clearer picture of...
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Rev. Wes
- Apr 2, 2021
- 1 min
Priestess Shares Glimpse of Real Vodou in Podcast
Wanna learn what Vodou is really all about? This podcast featuring my godmother Sallie Ann Glassman (pictured) clears away the...
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Rev. Wes
- Jan 20, 2021
- 2 min
Dorsey a Must-Read on African Diaspora Religions
I've long followed the writing of Lilith Dorsey, an initiate of Santeria, Vodoun and New Orleans Voodoo, and discovered her first through...
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Rev. Wes
- Jul 19, 2020
- 2 min
Vodou Lwa Ezili Dantor Speaks in the Language of Protest
As black Americans speak out, Ezili Dantor shows where we must break free into power. How does that work for a privileged white guy like me?
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Rev. Wes
- May 17, 2020
- 2 min
My Altar Addiction
Some people may say I'm crazy for cleaning my altars or having so many, but I think it shows how you respect your spiritual practice.
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Rev. Wes
- Apr 15, 2020
- 4 min
Fear, Death and Other Pleasant Topics
The coronavirus has me feeling helpless and fearful. Instead of running, I'm staring it down, and here are the helpful lessons I've learned.
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Rev. Wes
- Feb 27, 2020
- 1 min
"Papa Damballah" video released by Malou Beauvoir
"Papa Damballah" is lovely, haunting and highlights Malou Beauvoir's blend of jazz with the beauty and richness of Vodou.
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Rev. Wes
- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
Hurston's "Tell My Horse" Sparks More Questions About Vodou
I can't argue with Hurston's experience, and so I am left wondering as to the validity of my own encounter with Vodou.
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Rev. Wes
- Feb 2, 2020
- 1 min
A Healing Vibe in New Orleans
The New Orleans Healing Center brings together people for all kinds of interfaith celebrations of spirit.
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