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One of the Aztec gods, originally considered the god of fertility, had transformed himself over time into a ferocious god. A symbol of the sun, this god was in continuous battle with the moon and the stars and was believed to need human blood to restore his strength; if he died, life would be extinguished.
In our civic action on behalf of our most defenseless brothers and sisters and of marriage as the first and irreplaceable cell of the society of our nation, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of Life, is the Star who leads us to live in Christ, to live as he loves, purely and selflessly.
Dec 6, 2023 · by Dr. Lauren Kilroy-Ewbank. Virgin of Guadalupe, late 17th century, 190 cm high, oil paint, gilding, and mother of pearl on panel (Franz Mayer Museum, Mexico City) Loving mother. Devoted wife. Ideal woman. Queen of Heaven. Who could ever be this perfect?
