Today, millions will gather at the Basilica dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City to honor the Mother of God who appeared to the poor native, Juan Diego, and asked that a shrine be built on Tepeyac Mountain where there had been an ancient shrine to a pagan goddess of the Aztec religion. Because of the Bishop's request for a "sign", Mary left her imprint on Juan Diego's tilma, which still exists today. The coarse material should have deteriorated 20 years after this event, but continues to puzzle scientists and artists who cannot' explain why it didn't and how the image was imprinted on it. A miracle. And further, 10 years after the apparition, between 8 and 9 million people were converted to Christianity, (another miracle) and devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe remains as strong today as it was then. She has been declared Patroness of the Americas and Patroness of the Right to Life movement, for she appeared pregnant, in native dress, skin color and speaking the native dialect. Could she have done more to show her love of and solidarity with the poor and oppressed? May she continue to inspire and offer hope to all of us who are poor because of our weak faith and oppressed by a materialistic, Godless culture. May she continue to point the way to her Son.
Bro. Rene
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