Catholic Saints Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego
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Dec 12, 2025 Dr. James Prothero, a Scripture scholar at the Augustine Institute, dives into the miraculous apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego. He shares how this moment transformed Mexico’s spiritual landscape and highlights the profound symbols in the tilma that resonated with both Aztecs and Spaniards. Prothero reflects on the emotional impact of Marian apparitions and their place within Christian tradition. Their lively discussion touches on Juan Diego's humility, Mary's comforting words, and the significance of this event in the broader context of evangelization.
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A Personal Conversion Through Guadalupe Devotion
- James Prothero describes how vigil celebrations of Our Lady of Guadalupe taught him Catholic devotion through communal prayer and roses.
- He says those nights completed his understanding of knowing doctrine and receiving grace through worship and images.
God Uses Local Culture To Speak
- Apparitions use local symbols and language to communicate God's care to particular peoples.
- Prothero connects this to salvation history showing God acts differently at different times for different groups.
Juan Diego Meets Mary With Music
- Dr. Ben Akers recounts Juan Diego hearing music on Tepeyac and meeting Mary speaking his native tongue with a pet name.
- Mary instructs him to ask the bishop to build a temple, beginning the series of encounters.