Today is the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas. The story of the miraculous image shown above took place in 1531. In that year, near what is now Mexico City, St. Juan Diego was visited by the Blessed Mother who told him to build a church there to lead people closer to her Son. As proof of her visit with him, she left this image imprinted on his cloak.Today the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe stands near Mexico City at the site of this event. You can see pictures of the church here.
At this time, as we are preparing for the coming of Our Lord, whom the Blessed Virgin Mary aided in bringing us, let us join together in asking for her intercession on our behalf:
Remember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided. Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.
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