Our Lady of Guadalupe

So many of my friends who are of Mexican ancestry have told me about Our Lady of Guadalupe that I decided to read this book. Not only does it trace Our Lady of Guadalupe's place in history it tells the story of what happens when cultures are forced to confront the violence of differing ideologies.........more

I don’t often read a lot of nonfiction but ever once in a while a book catches my eye that I simply must read and that’s what happened with this book. Our Lady of Guadalupe’s feast day is Dec 12 and even though I am a Catholic myself (albeit a new one), I wasn’t very familiar with anything to do with......more

Wow. Juan Diego isn't just a poor Indian. His tilma isn't just a cape. And Mary isn't just a woman. For anyone curious about the Blessed Mother's appearance to Juan Diego and her message of Christ, I would encourage them to read it. I learned so much not only about the supernatural aspect of her app......more

Everything one would want to know about O.L. of Guadalupe. The first half is a historical and cultural study. The second half is more of a meditation and spiritual reflection on the motherhood of Mary for the U.S., the Church, and the individual.......more

Recently began to understand the significance of the virgin mary in christian/catholic thought. It is very fascinating to read about the significance of an instance of marian apparitions. Especially the significance of the Virgin of Guadalupe since she is the patron of the Americas, and I live in th......more