On a cold December morning on the hill called Tepeyac, Mary called the attention of the 55 year old Juan Diego and asked him to go to the bishop to request that he build a church in her honor on that hill. We recounted the story just a few days ago on the memorial of St. Juan Diego, but today we focus on Mary's motherly attention to our human condition. When asked for a sign, she gave it; when Juan went to see an sick uncle, she found him and reminded him of his task and gave a further sign, her miraculous image on his coarse tilma that still, 500 almost 500 years later attracts millions of pilgrims each year. Tepeyac is now within Mexico City and today is jammed with pilgrims who will walk on their knees to pass by the image. Mary knows that simple faith needs simple stimulants; her detailed image of her as Mother of Jesus, speaks volumes and continues her mission to present Jesus to the world. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.
Bro. Rene
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