The Fr. Mike Schmitz Catholic Podcast

What People Forget About Our Lady of Guadalupe

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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The apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe catalyzed massive conversions to Christianity, with estimates of 8 to 10 million dedicating their lives in mere years.

Mary's portrayal as a native woman signifies God's intimate concern for all individuals, reinforcing that everyone is welcomed and supported in faith.

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The Mission of Catholic Missionaries

Catholic missionaries came to the New World with the sole intention of sharing the love and grace of God, motivated by their own transformative experiences with faith. Unlike others who sought to exploit and dominate, these missionaries aimed to spread the message of Jesus Christ, offering the promise of abundant life. Their efforts initially saw modest conversions, with only a couple thousand converts in the early years. However, this shifted dramatically with the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego, which reignited the mission and sparked mass conversions.

The Miraculous Influence of Our Lady of Guadalupe

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The apparition of the Blessed Virgin Mary that came to be known as Our Lady of Guadalupe was a miracle. The Castilian roses that came from Tepeyac Hill in winter were a miracle. The divinely illustrated vision of Our Lady on St. Juan Diego's tilma was a miracle—as is the fact that the tilma composed of organic fibers has refused to degrade for 500 years and is still available to see to this day.

But none of those were the greatest miracle that Our Lady brought to the Americas that fateful century. Fr. Mike points out the incredible miracle that many people gloss over—but the one that makes an eternal difference.

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