Some of us started our day with Holy Mass, where Father shared the history of this devotion with the congregation. At my former parish, they will have a feast this evening complete with a Mariachi band! We will have our favorite Tex Mex for dinner and culminate our evening with some Mexican hot chocolate - Yum!In 1531, there was a major faith crisis in Europe but because of Juan Diego's humble faith millions of native people converted to Catholicism in the Americas!
A brief history of Our Lady of Guadalupe from the Queen of the Americas Guild.
Science Sees What Mary Saw From Juan Diego's Tilma - this is from an article that ran in Zenit and surprised me :-) I always read that it was Juan Diego displayed in the Tilma, not what Mary would have seen when the Tilma was being unfurled in the Bishop's quarters.
God of power and mercy,
you blessed the Americas at Tepeyacwith the presence of the Virgin Mary of Guadalupe. May her prayers help all men and women to accept each other as brothers and sisters. Through your justice present in our hearts may your peace reign in the world. We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. ~ Amen.
Meanwhile back at St. Thomas, sharing laughter and fellowship while rolling tamales, a very appropriate activity for this feast day :-)
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