We pulled this story off of CNN's headlines on their web-page today. It is an awesome reminder of the voodoo that exists in Mexico and the tremendous spiritual battle that exists for the souls of the millions that live here.
CNN - MEXICO CITY, Mexico (AP) -- Investigators said the heads of 11 decapitated bodies discovered in southern Mexico may have been burned in a ritual.
The Public Safety Department said police found an altar to the skeletal figure of the "Santa Muerte" in the home of two men arrested in connection with the slayings. They also found several scorched spots in a nearby clearing.
A statement sent late Sunday said police suspected the heads were burned in the clearing, though it did not say why.
The Santa Muerte is one of several unofficial folk saints worshiped in Mexico.
Wikipedia provides the following description of "Santa Muerte":
One resource indicates that the cult of Saint Death originated from ancient witchcraft in the state of Veracruz; however, other research inclines one to question if Saint Death is in reality much older. Saint Death may have his/her roots in pre-Christian beliefs of the Aztec Native Americans who worshiped a similar figure by the name of Mictlantecuhtli, the god of death, along with his wife, Mictecacihuatl. Saint Death statues are made in red, white, green and black – for love, luck, financial success and protection. Offerings to Saint Death include roses and tequila. Public shrines to Saint Death are adorned with red roses, cigars, and bottles of tequila, and Saint Death candles burn in his/her honor.
Will you join us in praying for Mexico and the salvation of the millions who are lost and searching?
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