The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe
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Dec 12, 2024 Discover the miraculous story of Our Lady of Guadalupe and her profound impact on Christian conversions in the Americas. The Castilian roses blooming in winter and the untouched tilma of St. Juan Diego showcase divine wonder. However, the unsung miracle is the eternal difference she made in countless lives. Fr. Mike delves into Mary's maternal role, providing comfort and support on believers' spiritual journeys.
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
- In 1531, Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego, a convert, on Tepeyac Hill.
- She requested a shrine and performed miracles, including Castilian roses blooming in December and an image on Juan Diego's tilma.
Miraculous Tilma
- The tilma, made of grass, should have degraded in 20 years but remains intact after 500.
- The image on it has no brushstrokes and its creation remains a mystery.
Mass Conversions
- The greatest miracle isn't the tilma but the 8-10 million conversions to Christianity in the following years.
- Missionaries toiled for years, but mass conversion happened after Our Lady's appearance.