Janeth Aguilar :
When we have our religious gatherings and this topic comes up, my padrino always reminds us of something very important:
“In this religion, we look after one another. The Orishas watch over us, protect us, guide us, and stand beside us through battles we cannot even see. But just as they watch over us, we have a responsibility to honor, care for, and remain committed to them.
We sleep, but the Orishas do not.
While we rest peacefully at night, they continue watching over us. They have endured countless spiritual attacks, aggressions, and battles on our behalf, many of which we will never witness or fully understand. They have carried burdens that were never ours to see.
And what do they ask of us in return? Respect, faith, commitment, good character, humility, and devotion.
Understand something: Being part of this religion is not a game. It requires sacrifice, discipline, responsibility, and hard work.
I opened the doors of my home to you. I opened my sacred altar to you. I welcomed you as my religious children and gave you a place to bring your precious Orishas, your consecrated artifacts, and everything sacred that has been entrusted to your care.
But do not mistake my kindness for weakness.
Do not walk into my home, stand before my altar, and believe that you are above the Orishas. Absolutely not.
In my house, the Orishas come first.
You will honor them. You will respect them. You will acknowledge the protection, guidance, and blessings they have given you, even during the moments when you did not realize they were working on your behalf.
We may come from different religious houses. Our padrinos and madrinas may have different rules, traditions, and ways of teaching. But the sacred foundation remains the same: respect for the Orishas, respect for our elders, respect for one another, and responsibility for our spiritual commitments.
Your responsibility as religious brothers and sisters is to protect one another, encourage one another, and help one another grow spiritually.
Your responsibility is not to spread confusion, disrespect, or indiscipline among those who are trying to remain faithful to their spiritual path.
If one day you decide that th
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