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Dec 12, 2018 · We learn from St. Juan Diego that Mary is a loving mother and her desire to bring us closer to her Son Jesus is great. We can imitate his trust. Mary brought beauty to a plain tilma and flowers from a desolate countryside. With the help of a simple peasant, many converted to the Catholic Faith. Juan Diego’s obedience and trust changed the world.
December 9: Saint Juan Diego, Hermit—Optional Memorial. 1474–1548. Patron Saint of Indigenous peoples. Canonized by Pope John Paul II on July 31, 2002. Liturgical Color: White. Quote: I beg you to entrust your message to someone more known and respected so that he will believe it.
Sainthood and Legacy. Saint Juan Diego moved to a small hermitage situated on Tepeyac Hill. He lived a simple and solitary life characterized by prayer and work. He lived his remote settlement until his death on December 9, 1548. Juan Diego’s miraculous cloak has remained in good condition until the present day.
In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to St. Juan Diego asking for a church to be built in her honor. The last time she appeared to St. Juan, on December 12th, 1531, she arranged roses in his tilma, which he then took to the bishop. When he opened his cloak, the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was miraculously present on the tilma.
Jul 31, 2002 · 5. At this decisive moment in Mexico's history, having already crossed the threshold of the new millennium, I entrust to the powerful intercession of Saint Juan Diego the joys and hopes, the fears and anxieties of the beloved Mexican people, whom I carry in my heart.
St. Juan Diego. Saint Juan Diego was born in 1474 as Cuauhtlatoatzin, a native to Mexico. He became the first Roman Catholic indigenous saint from the Americas. Following the early death of his father, Juan Diego was taken to live with his uncle. From the age of three, he was raised in line with the Aztec pagan religion, but always showed signs ...
May 21, 2024 · Saint Juan Diego a native of Mexico was born in 1474 as Cuauhtlatoatzin. He was the first Roman Catholic indigenous saint from the Americas. Following the early death of his father, Juan Diego was taken to live with his uncle. From the age of three, he was raised in line with the Aztec pagan religion, but always showed signs of having a ...
