Helping Yourself with Selected Prayers (New Revised)

This book is perfect for all those involved in spiritism and in HooDoo. It is full of prayers which are powerful and effective. Anyone who works with the saints should own this book. It also contains prayers to La Madama, the Congo Spirit, The Seven African Powers, and more. The pictures of saints are wonderful and the prayers are even better.

You ever go to a Latino's house, and they have a Boveda, (Spirit Altar) and there in the center is a little Old Spanish book of prayers. And of course it is all in Spanish. Or you ever go to one of those Well-Known Botanicas in the barrios of the Bronx's, or in Calle Ocho in Florida, and see that that same book with the cross is such a popular favorite. And you ever wish so badly. "Jeeze I wish they would publish that book in English." Well wish no more, because the Santos, the Orishas, the Spirits, and the Gods have answered your prayers. This book if you are Latino is the one that Mama Juana, and Abuelita used, yes the same one that has those beautiful prayers, to Eleggua, Santa Barbara, the Virgen of Guadelupe, the Buddha, Papa Chango, La Madama, el Congo Negro, and El Indio Poderoso, and it does not end there, it goes on giving you a whole collection of over 125 translated prayers, many for the first time i English. If you like working with 7 day jar candles, then this is the book for you. There are prayers, invocations, and evocation, fro everything for Dominating Occult Enemies, Luck, Love, Protection, and blessings. This is the actual book that Santeros, Brujos, Curanderos, Paleros, and Espiritistas from the Caribbean and South America have been using for a long time, and know it is finally written in English for all to enjoy and cherish. This book is a collection or prayers from various Afro-Latino backgrounds, and if you respect your Christian Santos, Honor your African Orishas, and believe in the luck of the Spirits and the Orient, then this is the book for you. This collection is basically for the beginners, it helps you learn how to talk to the Santos, in hopes that it will open your conscious mind, and soon you will be able to speak and pray to them straight from the heart. But it is also good for those with many years of experience. Enjoy.

I read an earlier review about how someone described how they thought this book would be boring and to their suprise it was not and they were so right. This is a great book to add if you love to light 7 day vigil candles/saint candles. Very thourough prayers and an easy to find guide for each Saint prayer and color of candle and prayer to go with it. If you love your Saints this book is a must have to pray to them daily. This little gem of a book is fantastic.

The cover looks tame. A quick browse through the pages will reveal The Lord's Prayer, Hail Mary, the 23rd Psalm, and so on. Big yawn? Guess again. Suddenly, you'll spot Prayer to Glorious Elegua, Prayer to the 7 Psalms of the Holy Sacrament, Prayer to the Spirit of Desperation, Prayer to the 7 African Powers, Prayer to Win the Lottery, and many more. In other words, if you're interested in Santeria, Voudou, or related traditions, this is a must-own book. And, to add a personal anecdote, I tried a few of the money prayers, and within 48 hours received $161.01 from unexpected sources. Sure, it could be coincidence, but it was a little weird. I'll respectfully consider that it was the prayers, and say thanks to St. Rita (and others) for extra help.If you're interested in African-related and Carribbean-based traditions, this book is well worth the cover price. But, beginners may see only pages of Catholic prayers, with some funky illustrations.