In a world filled with diverse belief systems—Abrahamic religions, Oriental philosophies, Hinduism, Buddhism, and even the mythologies of Greece, Egypt, and the Americas—why would someone choose to walk the path of Filipino Indigenous Spirituality? For me, the answer is simple yet profound: I have returned to the roots of my race, to the spiritual essence … Continue reading Why I Choose the Path of Our Race: Rediscovering the Diwata and the Power of WorkmanSHIP
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Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
In times of political uncertainty and social unrest, many Filipinos feel unheard, unseen, and unprotected. The promise of democracy often fades between elections, leaving citizens with little say in the decisions that shape their lives. As a spiritual leader and educator, I believe that civic engagement is not only a political act—it is a sacred … Continue reading Awakening the Spirit of the Nation: A Prayer for Civic Renewal
Shrine’s 2024 Accomplishment Report
Year 2024 has been gracious unto us as it blesses us with many experiences that starts with a Tawas Divination Ritual. In this Divination, we employ Candle, Paper and Oil to invoke the message of the Divine and Ancestors to bless and guide us. On my paper tawas, an image of a woman riding on … Continue reading Shrine’s 2024 Accomplishment Report
Holding on to our Optimism
Praying for change may also mean to prepare our self to be transformed. I pray that a Temple to the Diwata be established and use the Space where I live to be also their home. Renovating our Shrine to become a Temple of the Diwata In erecting the Temple i thought it will just be … Continue reading Holding on to our Optimism
Did Dear Satan offend you?
I just recently heard this controversy through Lakay while he is talking to me last night while I am here in California. This caught my interest because the 4th of September is our Incorporation Day, which we celebrate our Philippine Government Recognition as a Religious Organization. It was 12 years ago when we registered our … Continue reading Did Dear Satan offend you?
Welcoming the “Ber” Months on a Super Blue Full Moon
What a Great Start for us in welcoming the "Ber" months and bidding good bye to August on a Super Blue Full Moon. Since August started with a Super Full Moon and it ended up with Super Amazing Experiences. On the month of August, we were able to travel alone going to the United States … Continue reading Welcoming the “Ber” Months on a Super Blue Full Moon
New Correllian First Priest
Luntiang Aghama Natural Divine Arts Shrine of Healing Inc. being a Formal Shrine of the Correllian Nativist Church in the Philippines do hereby recognize the Retirement of Most Reverend Lord Donald Lewis High Correll as the Tradition First Priest and Passing the responsibility of Chancellorship to the First Priestess Her Most Reverend Lady Stephanie Leon … Continue reading New Correllian First Priest
Changing our Signage of the Shrine
For years we have used this signage as a landmark of our Shrine. It has been beneficial to the public on letting them know that we exist and provide services to the general public within our Community. Though our Shrine seems strange for them, but to those who are seeking it becomes a refuge of … Continue reading Changing our Signage of the Shrine
Who is the Filipino counterpart of the God Janus?
Last January 2, 2023- me and Lakay was able to participate in the Calendae Ritual of the Nova Aedes Iani or the New Temple of Janus headed by Lady Elizabeth Hamilton which is our mentor in the Correllian Priesthood path. In the said Ritual we give thanks to the past year and welcome the new … Continue reading Who is the Filipino counterpart of the God Janus?
Diwatang Makapatag and Malaon: Diwata of the Waray waray People
At the begining of this Sanghabi to the Diwatang Makapatag and Malaon, we have watched first the Traditional Dance performed by the Waray waray people. https://youtu.be/dl3ezU8oAao?si=-8BSDZy57FSCwzIY The Dance was a Courting Ritual which shows man and woman dancing in circle. Though this dance was inspired by the Mexican La Cucaracha dance that features a Flamenco … Continue reading Diwatang Makapatag and Malaon: Diwata of the Waray waray People