Being Human Episode 257: This Book Just Changed My Life: Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Flower World Prophecy
Dec 16, 2025
Joseph Julian González, a composer and author dedicated to indigenous Nahuatl poetry, shares his insights on the transformative story of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He discusses the Flower World prophecy and its deep connection to indigenous spirituality. The conversation reveals the dramatic scale of conversions tied to Guadalupe, while also exploring the challenges missionaries faced in understanding cultural nuances. González highlights key motifs from Nahuatl traditions that align with the miraculous events surrounding Juan Diego, emphasizing the rich, prophetic tapestry of faith.
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Guadalupe As Fulfillment Of Indigenous Prophecy
- Joseph Julian González argues Our Lady of Guadalupe's story reframes how God prepared indigenous peoples prior to missionaries.
- Thousands of years of flower-world prophecy set expectations that primed mass conversion when the sign appeared.
A Song Sparked Deep Research
- Joseph Julian González describes getting a song in his heart that led him to study Nahuatl poetry and prophecy.
- That inspiration sparked his deep research into the prophecies tied to Guadalupe.
Flower World Across The Americas
- The flower-world complex appears across the Americas in songs, ruins, and rituals according to linguistic and archaeological research.
- This reveals indigenous religions had deep metaphysical systems comparable to ancient Old World civilizations.