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Our Lady of Guadalupe

Filed Under: Feasts Holy Days and Seasons

Saturday, December 12, 2020

December 12 is the feast day of the Our Lady of Guadalupe.  She appeared to Juan Diego, a Native American, in 1531. She told him to go see the bishop and tell him to build a church. The bishop did not believe him. She appeared again to Juan Diego and told him to pick some flowers and bring them to her to arrange in his tilma (cloak). He did this. When he returned to the bishop to show him the flowers, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was imprinted on his tilma. This time the bishop believed him.

Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, Mexico, and the pro-life movement.

Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
This prayer is attributed to St. John Paul II. He had a great devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe. He first prayed this prayer in 1979 when visiting her basilica in Mexico.
The Story of Our Lady of Guadalupe
This video tells the history of Our Lady of Guadalupe, including how Juan Diego came to meet her and his difficulties in getting the local bishop to believe his story.
Blessed Virgin Mary Coffee Cup
Show your devotion to the blessed mother with this beautiful, minimal image of the Virgin Mary and Jesus. Includes the scripture quote: "All generations to come shall call me blessed" - Luke 1:48

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