My name is Deborah Globus, and I am La Padre.
I'm here to help you rediscover the lost art of ritual. I feel a deep kinship with women who have despaired of ever having or re-establishing ritual in their lives. If you feel a longing for ritual in you deepest depths, but cannot quite put a name to it, I am called to help you. Like so many who find themselves reinterpreting the traditions of childhood and leaving behind faiths that no longer serve them, I set out over 20 years ago in search of something I felt was lost. But in creating a new spirituality for ourselves, what seems most lacking is the familiar reassurance of ritual, practice, and tradition. When I was 18, I celebrated the first day of summer with friends, and we chased away all the mosquitoes in the backyard. Ever since that night, I have co-created and officiated personalized rituals that meet the emotional needs of both myself and others. |
Through trial and error I've rediscovered the power of ritual, and my work as La Padre allows me to put that experience into service in the wider world.
As La Padre I draw from many traditions: the Christianity I was raised in, the Earth-based practices I believe in, the Judaism I take part in, and many other faiths and belief sets in which I find inspiration.
If you are looking for beautiful and creative ways to navigate, articulate and share the milestones and transitions in your life, you’ve come to the right place.
As La Padre I draw from many traditions: the Christianity I was raised in, the Earth-based practices I believe in, the Judaism I take part in, and many other faiths and belief sets in which I find inspiration.
If you are looking for beautiful and creative ways to navigate, articulate and share the milestones and transitions in your life, you’ve come to the right place.
And you can begin here! Start with this small, do-able ritual and see how easy it can be to incorporate rituals into your own life!
La Padre (and the huge heart and creativity behind it) has been such a source of healing, peace, and inspiration. I used to be rather leery of the word "ritual," but Deborah Globus has helped me understand ritual in a completely different, extremely helpful way.
- Christine Weddle, Light Spirit Coaching |
Behind the Name La Padre
In 2008, I was blessed to be in Mexico, officiating a wedding ceremony for two very dear friends.
We were at a beautiful hacienda from the 1800s. There was a rustic charm to the place. The heavy stone soaked up the sun’s heat, warming the courtyard at night and keeping it cool during the day. From the patterned ceramic tile floor to the simple hammock outside the kitchen, everything radiated authenticity. |
The day before the ceremony the owner introduced me to the woman who ran the kitchen—a strong-willed woman who ruled her domain with an iron fist and glowed with pride when we complimented her soup. She spoke not a word of English.
The kitchen was dark and surprisingly cool when we interrupted the commotion of dinner preparation. The owner introduced me and attempted to explain who I was, but “non-denominational minister” doesn’t really translate well into Spanish.
Next she tried El Padre, which translates to “the Priest.” It was closer, but also decidedly masculine.
So she settled on the grammatically incorrect, but more accurate, La Padre.
When the head of the kitchen heard this her face lit up! For the first time since we had entered the kitchen she turned away from her soup pot. She said something very quickly and fervently in Spanish. An authoritative nod told us she had said her piece. I asked the owner to translate.
“She says you have to do a great job tomorrow so you make all us women look good.”
The cook smiled at me, then turned to sprinkle a healthy dose of cumin into the soup she was preparing. And so I became La Padre, performing ceremonies and planning rituals so “all us women look (and feel!) good.”
The kitchen was dark and surprisingly cool when we interrupted the commotion of dinner preparation. The owner introduced me and attempted to explain who I was, but “non-denominational minister” doesn’t really translate well into Spanish.
Next she tried El Padre, which translates to “the Priest.” It was closer, but also decidedly masculine.
So she settled on the grammatically incorrect, but more accurate, La Padre.
When the head of the kitchen heard this her face lit up! For the first time since we had entered the kitchen she turned away from her soup pot. She said something very quickly and fervently in Spanish. An authoritative nod told us she had said her piece. I asked the owner to translate.
“She says you have to do a great job tomorrow so you make all us women look good.”
The cook smiled at me, then turned to sprinkle a healthy dose of cumin into the soup she was preparing. And so I became La Padre, performing ceremonies and planning rituals so “all us women look (and feel!) good.”