A Beginner’s Guide to Mexican Folk Saints
Anyone who has visited a Mexican botánica, or spiritual store, can confirm that the country doesn’t lack for saints or spiritual iconography.
Anyone who has visited a Mexican botánica, or spiritual store, can confirm that the country doesn’t lack for saints or spiritual iconography.
After six years of being an integral part of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church, the Reverend Winston Welty has stepped down, having conducted his last service this past Sunday. As the church’s priest since 2010, Welty says half jokingly, “I’ve tried to retire three times, and each time I failed.” Now, his retirement appears to be the real deal.
With three near-death experiences, three marriages, three art careers, and a passion for walking on fire, Lakeside resident Ted Shaw has got a story or two to tell.
Jalisco Culture Secretary Myriam Vachez has been drawn into an oddball controversy over a diamond ring created by U.S. conceptual artist Jill Magid from the ashes of Mexico’s most famous architect, Luis Barragan, a native of Guadalajara.
Jocotepec resident Tommy Arnold first learned about fermented foods seven years ago while living in his hometown of Dallas, Texas.
Phil Rylett began learning Spanish at the same time he started teaching English as a Second Language in California.
There can be no debate about the satisfactory quality of chlorinated water that is pumped out of Mexico’s municipal potabilization plants.