In addition to its sacred characteristics, Ashe-Power also has important social ramifications, reflected in its translation as “power, authority, command.” Ashe. Heathens, he said, "copied the practice and when Israel strayed from God, they took the ritual to heathen gods" and most African communities currently pour libation as a part of their tradition. "Drifting away from God has nefarious consequences.

"We call on Martin Luther King into this space. Various substances have been used for libations, most commonly wine or olive oil and in India, ghee. However at a household shrine, one may substitute with fresh water that can be changed every morning; and it is served in a white porcelain or metal cup without any decoration. Listen to "Gye-Nyame Journey Show" on Spreaker. We summon those people whose bodies have been stolen, but whose souls are still here," she said. Libations can also be given by leaving glasses of clear water, along with other items, for the recently departed. Ashe’ Spirituality - the state of establishing and maintaining relationships Axe' - also spelled (ase', ache',ashe') this is the force that flows and composes all things (Spirit). Ancient Greek texts often mention libations; for example, Euripides describes the dire consequences of failure to include certain gods in libations in ‘The Bacchae’ - a theme common to many Greek tragedies. We ask that we do righteous work on your behalf," Abdullah continued inside the church.

It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today. There are many more examples of how this custom has survived and transformed amongst Africans in the Western World. Ashe. I created this Blog to explore SelfMastery, help myself and others by sharing my poetry, insights, stories, proverbs, and hopefully learning from some of your responses.Join the Journey share your experiences and life lessons. "The practice is said to have begun in Israel when Jacob intended to appease God with a drink offering and oil (Gen 35:14). The rituals vary from culture to culture according to context and purpose but the libation is always a spiritual act in which an exchange is made. As each individual shares a prayer or loving word for the deceased, a small amount of liquor is poured over the grave. We call you all into this space. The first thing that needs to happen in a room where libations are being poured is that the ritual leader should ask for the permission of the elder in th room. "This is also a spiritual struggle, so it's appropriate that we're here in this setting (a church). This is only one method that can be used you can shorten it or add. Perhaps that is why most African countries entrenched in ancestral worship are backwards because they seem to invite more the wrath rather than the favor of God. Author and Christian scholar Dr. Hamilton Ayuk argued on his blog that the pouring of libation to honor any spirit other than the God of the Bible is contrary to Scripture. Ashe’ (Everyone) We pour libations to our celestial ancestors, who laid the foundation for human civilization, and who provided the wisdom by which we live and the models by which our lives are guided. The use of a libation composed of barley, wine, honey and water to summon shades in Hades is also referred to in the ‘Odyssey’. Now what I will do here is share a piece that I call a verbal Libation. ", According to Dr. Ayuk, however, while libation can be found in the Bible it was "done as a form of worship to God and not gods.". Many Afro-Caribbeans who retained the vestiges of their heritage embrace African spirituality in the form of ‘Santeria’, ‘Lukumi’, ‘Vodun’ or ‘Palo Mayombe’.
The practice of libation is a common practice in some African-American churches like Unity Fellowship Church of Baltimore where they conduct the ritual to "honor the ancestors. By Ojiugo Nnenne A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid, or grains such as rice, as an offering to a deity or spirit, or in memory of the dead. Dr. Melina Abdullah, professor and chair of Pan-African studies at California State University gets ready to summon the spiritual energy of victims of officer involved shootings at the Hollywood United Methodist Church in Hollywood , California, on Thursday January 11, 2018. This victory is assured. have any questions hit me up through my blog. Brother Malcom [X], we call you into this space. Although water may be used, the drink is typically some traditional wine such as palm wine and the libation ritual is accompanied by an invitation and invocation to the ancestors and gods. To enjoy our website, you'll need to enable JavaScript in your web browser.

And we understand that there is a direct relationship, our ancestors demand that we engage in this work because as an African person in this country we know we were brought over here as chattel and once they banned the slave plantations, many of those plantations were warped into prisons so they continue to enslave us. It was common in many religions of antiquity and continues to be offered in various cultures today. At a Shinto shrine, the practice of libation is done with a drink called miki, "The Liquor of the Gods" as well as with sake, a fermented drink. The initiates of these religious spiritual orders pour libations to their deities and ancestors in many rituals both public and private and priests often give these libations on a daily basis. It is also believed that once we have honored the spirits thus, we have changed the energy in our lives to open the way for them to return blessings and favors to us. We call on George Jackson ... Eric Garner ...". Ancestors are not only respected in such cultures, but also invited to participate in all public functions, as are also the gods. Ashe. Libation is also given to the important elemental or living energies that make up the fiber of our universe, such as the rivers, forests or animal kingdom. Ashe," she ended. ", "We summon those spirits that are still with us. "We call on Wakiesha Wilson.
If we play with it we can do great harm to ourselves and everyone in the room.

But it is also a term comparable to "Amen." A libation is a ritual pouring of a liquid as an offering to a god or spirit or in memory of those who have died; a sacred covenance between the material and the spiritual worlds. Ashe," she ended. Remember support the Journey by visiting the tip jar or purchasing a book. In the Yoruba language it is called "Ashe." Proceeds go to help others move toward SelfMastery through our Tribe and build a media powerhouse for our community. Start your day with a sip of Gye-Nyame. Libations are very serious, because when we do them we invite the Universal axe' (spirit) to be active in the room. We must realize that this axe' is always present, but when we consciously call it into our presence we have the opportunity to bless ourselves and others. Our people don't belong in cages at all. And it's also important that we summon the right energy into this space no matter what faith you are. We ask that you work through us. Those who in one way or another helped us to get to where we are today. Ashe. Existence, according to Yoruba thought, is dependent upon it. Trump Has Become 'Moral Definition' of the Religious Right, Jim Wallis Warns, Anne Graham Lotz: God May Now Be Hiding From America, Edifi Launches ‘Doubting It’ Podcast With Charlotte Pence Bond, Daughter of Vice President Mike Pence, Qualifying for Social Security Spousal Benefits, Three Reasons Believers Should Attend This Annual Apologetics Event, Lifelong Relationships “Partner Parents” Make an Unforgettable Impact, 5 takeaways from first presidential debate: COVID-19 response, Trump taxes, systemic racism, Texas pastor, wife killed in head-on collision; couple’s 3 children survive, Americans intercede in prayer in nation’s capital on day of repentance, Prayer March, Chinese textbook rewrites Bible, claims Jesus stoned woman to death, Tony Evans urges Christian voters on life issue: Don't ignore 'abortion' outside the womb, Arkansas pastor exorcized 1-year-old child, took meth with churchgoers: police, Former Episcopal priest sentenced to 6 years in prison for child porn possession, Pro-lifer punched in front of Supreme Court day after Amy Coney Barrett nomination.