Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of Mexico, Mother of the Americans and Protectress of the Unborn Child
Rae, Gillian
The Story of the Guadalupe apparitions and guide to the shrine in Mexico
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Queen of Mexico, Mother of the Americas and Protectress of the Unborn Child.
Why, in 1531, did Our Lady appear to an illiterate Mexican worker, Juan Diego? How can interest and devotion to her today be so widespread? Our Lady appeared as an Indian girl, speaking Juan Diegos own native language, and offered her help to the oppressed and largely pagan people from which he came. The miraculous image, which appeared as a result on Diegos clothing, can still be seen in Mexico today. This booklet tells the story, and the message Guadalupe has for the modern world. Gillian Rae eloquently shows how Marys missionary image spans the centuries to combat todays culture of death.