Our Lady of Guadalupe appeared to St. Juan Diego in 1531, leaving her image on his tilma. She is the patroness of the Americas and the unborn, a powerful Advent feast.
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Prayer to Our Lady of Guadalupe
Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mother of the Americas and of the unborn, look with mercy upon us. Through your image at Tepeyac you showed the love of a mother; lead us ever closer to your Son Jesus, and help us to trust in His tender care. Amen.
Book List
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Our Lady of Guadalupe
Find book →Carmen T. Bernier-Grand, illustrated by Tonya Engel
The story of Mary's appearances to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac, told in luminous verse for children.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
Find book →Tomie dePaola
A beloved picture book retelling of the apparition to St. Juan Diego.
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