December 9 is a rich day in the Church’s calendar. It commemorates St Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin (1474-1548), the humble indigenous convert to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared as Our Lady of Guadalupe. The feast is very close to the related feast of the Immaculate Conception (which is celebrated on December 8). The feast ofContinue reading “Lessons from St. Juan Diego & the Immaculate Conception: Living Humility, Faith & Hope Today”
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Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons
Five centuries ago, Mary, the mother of Christ appeared to an indigenous peasant in Mexico, namely St. Juan Diego. She appeared wearing the local indigenous dress for young mothers and virgins. She spoke in Juan Diego’s indigenous language. She asked that a Church dedicated to her, be built. That Church was eventually built and remainsContinue reading “Our Lady of Guadalupe: 4 Lessons”