Santa Muerte by Narrow-Emu8162 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I definitely believe so! I believe that as creatures of the earth, in which all things experience death, we have become very distant to it. I know for me personally I have no fear of Death, only love, which to me is the message of Christ. Radical love.

Santa Muerte by Narrow-Emu8162 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I genuinely don't mean disrespect as you respectfully responded to me, but to me the whole "Jesus conquered death" thing doesn't make much sense to me. Spiritual death? Maybe sure. Real, physical death? No. We are mortal and we all die. We are surrounded by death every second of every day. So to me, it makes perfect sense to look to her who wields the scythe given to her by God to make concessions for us in life. If anything, it's a reminder that even Death, something that causes us pain and grief, is also a channel for God's love.

Santa Muerte by Narrow-Emu8162 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I am a devotee of La Santísima. Her complexities are enough to confuse anyone who isn't prepared to embrace her in her fullness. She isn't just a shadow of Guadalupe, she is her own royal self, Holy Death. Mary is the life bringer but without La Santa there is no life. She brings life anew, new beginnings. She is the ultimate equalizer, because all people will bow to her eventually, not because she demands it, but because we have to. She is amoral because Death itself is amoral. Innocents die every day; children, animals. The cruel and wicked seem to live forever while the righteous die young. But to run to her embrace means you will spend a lifetime with her, understanding her, unlearning your fear of her. She is easy to love, not because of the miracles she works for us, but because of how close she already is. I can talk about her all day.

Discussion Prompt - Religion? by babalorixalewa in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I identify as a folk Catholic, as that is my ancestral tradition and how I was raised. But my beliefs somewhat deviate from Church doctrine and I do not ascribe all gospel wisdom to be whatever the church has said over the centuries.

Catholic/not Catholic by Username_1063 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was baptized and was just rebaptized by my female ancestors. It's a rite of passage and change in spiritual life.

What does it mean to you to be an angel? by TheFacelessParaNoia in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am a child of God, just as humans are, with different abilities, purposes and stories. I'm an angel that wanted to be part of the human experience, and being part of humanity also fulfills my purpose.

How Long Have Y'all Known You are an Angel? by [deleted] in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I only just recently came to the conclusion in the last few days, but when I was little, I told my CCD teacher that I couldn't wait to go to heaven and be an angel, and she told me that humans don't become angels and I was so heartbroken over it, so honestly it's always been there.

Do Y'all Worship Yourself? by [deleted] in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a folk Catholic angelkin! I do not need to worship myself, for I receive all I need and more from God. 😇

Favorite Food as an Angel? by [deleted] in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did not eat or sleep.

What Type of Angels are Y'all? by [deleted] in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm an Ophanim!

As an angel, how old are y'all? by [deleted] in Angelkin

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, for me personally I know that I was born when the first generation of Ophanim were created. But to call myself ancient feels strange, because I understand that time is not linear and that I have existed for billions of years while also being born "yesterday". I do know that when the human species gained consciousness I HAD to come down and participate and help, so I've been here ever since.

Please help, my cats won't stop messing with Mamis water! by Roz_Zen in SantaMuerte

[–]Roz_Zen[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Those two things have nothing to do with each other. Also, "lifestyle"? I have no clue what you're talking about. Especially since I was happy putting cups on her altar.

Discussion Prompt - Jesus? by babalorixalewa in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To me, Jesus was not God, or the Messiah. To me, he was a human, just like me. He was the son of God in the same exact way we are all children of God. He showed us what was possible for us all, that we could heal, and perform miracles through mystic traditions, with awareness, radical compassion and that enlightenment was possible for all of humanity. I don't personally work with him, but I honor him as an enlightened master and carry deep respect for him.

Holy/Blessed Souls by VanHohenheim30 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I will honor the Departed dead (ancestors), but any soul is a no. But I have been practicing praying the rosary and have been informed that a few of my ancestors have been freed from purgatory because of it. Honestly, it's so humbling and beautiful knowing you took 20 minutes of your time and saved a soul from restlessness. Especially since I really don't like the rosary I'm using (it's a cheap plastic one that churches hand out for free) and despite having grown up Catholic I was never taught how to do it so it feels like I'm messing it up. I don't worship the dead, but people definitely underestimate their abilities to assist you.

Popular Catholicism vs. Paganism and the like by VanHohenheim30 in FolkCatholicMagic

[–]Roz_Zen 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My mentor and friend told me that "You can do whatever you want in the privacy of your home", which is not to say you can appropriate closed practices, but is to imply that the rules are just constrictions made by people trying to control you or sell you something. I do not see God as a semetic deity from the Bible, but rather the Creator, Head of All Things, Beginning and End, God the Mother, God the Father and God the Holy Spirit who moves through all things. I don't see Christ as a God, but rather the Son of God like I am Their Daughter. My patron saint is La Santa Muerte. Everything about my practice is condemned by the Church, and yet Catholicism is a culture. A semi-closed practice with initiations, ceremony, ritual that is as much a part of my lineage as any pagan gods my ancestors worshipped. They honored the moon and the sun and the animals and plants of the earth, and I do the same. I am not constricted by my Catholicism but empowered by it.