Juan Diego statue gathering roses in front of Our Lady at Guadalupe Catholic Church, Brownsville
Special to El Rrun-Rrun
According to the story generally accepted by Catholics, Juan Diego was walking between his village and Tenochtitlan (now Mexico City), where the Catholic mission was headquartered, on December 12, 1531. This year it will be 494 years ago.
Along his way, in the village of Guadalupe, the Virgin Mary appeared, speaking to him in his native Nahuatl language. She told him to build a church at the site, but when Juan Diego spoke to the Spanish bishop the bishop did not believe him, asking for a miraculous sign.
The Virgin told Juan Diego to gather flowers from a hill, even though it was winter, when no plants bloom. He found Spanish roses and presented these to the bishop. When the roses fell from his tilma (a kind of apron) an icon of the Virgin remained imprinted on the cloth. Since then, the Virgen Morena has been the patron saint of Mexico and Mexicans – wherever they are – celebrate her birthday today.
Along his way, in the village of Guadalupe, the Virgin Mary appeared, speaking to him in his native Nahuatl language. She told him to build a church at the site, but when Juan Diego spoke to the Spanish bishop the bishop did not believe him, asking for a miraculous sign.
The Virgin told Juan Diego to gather flowers from a hill, even though it was winter, when no plants bloom. He found Spanish roses and presented these to the bishop. When the roses fell from his tilma (a kind of apron) an icon of the Virgin remained imprinted on the cloth. Since then, the Virgen Morena has been the patron saint of Mexico and Mexicans – wherever they are – celebrate her birthday today.
Whether you believe the story or not, many of our fellow residents here who are Catholics do and we live in a society based on religious tolerance so we must respect people's beliefs. The photo was taken at Guadalupe Church on Lincoln Street and graciously sent to us by one of our Catholic readers.
Los Matachines, in traditional native garb, pay homage to Virgen de Guadalupe
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May the light of all that is kind shine upon all of El Rrun Rrun's good hearted readers.
Blessings Mr. Montoya. Thank you for all that you do 🙏
Montoya is a sinner from way back. His name is not on St. Peter's list.
FACT
Take a hike!
Readers here have no angels or saints. Juan Montoya is a mortal fool, like you and all of us here.
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Let he who is without sin cast the first stone. F*ckers. 🖕🏽
Jesus didn't die on the cross for us to worship a statue
@10:31 AM 😂🤣😂😂😂😂
That Sir removes you from the list. Someone sure fucked with you and they won.🙂
I was at Guadalupe this morning. For the first time, another group of Matachines was present. All young people. The ones from Guadalupe have beautiful attire, the ones that come from San Felipe De Jesus (Cameron Park) have been doing it for years. The Tonantzin group is the first time they go. Their flag banner said San Jose, is that St. Joseph the church? All young people. All people posting, stop the hate. If you are a non Catholic, a non Christian or hate Mr. Montoya or to you this is nothing but a joke, please take into consideration the word RESPECT and do that for Nuestra Senora de Guadalupe. Thank you.
Montoya is on the list. I have a copy of the list. Still has many years to enjoy life and write for his seven readers (who are also on the list).
Catholics don't worship statues. I won't attempt to explain it because you won't believe me. Just know that we don't worship statues.
Amen 🙏
Catholics tell you they "venerate" the statues t shut you up because most people dont know what that words means. It is still you talking to a statue that can not hear you like the Buddahs and Hindus etc
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