Mary of the Americas: Our Lady of Guadalupe
by Christopher Rengers
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The apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary on Tepeyac Hill northeast of Mexico City on December 12, 1531, when she left her image imprinted on the cloak of an Aztec Indian named Juan Diego, continue to fascinate believers and nonbelievers alike the world over. She came from heaven with the tenderness of a mother to invite all those who, even in the centuries to come, would dwell on the American continent, to a life of holiness, prayer and peace by following Jesus, her divine Son. Details of show more the apparitions, the miracle of the roses, the amazing discoveries regarding Mary's image on the tilma, and the import of her message for the world today are set forth with uncommon clarity and devotion in this highly readable and fully illustrated book. This revised and updated edition includes a detailed account of Pope John Paul II's canonization of Juan Diego in Mexico City on July 31, 2002. Book jacket. show lessTags
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Christopher Rengers teaching at St. Joseph College in Hays, Kansas
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- Our Lady of Guadalupe
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- Religion & Spirituality, Nonfiction, History
- DDC/MDS
- 232.91 — Religion Christianity Jesus Christ and his family Family and life of Jesus Mariology, Mary (mother of Jesus)
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- BT660 .G8 .R38 — Philosophy, Psychology and Religion Doctrinal Theology Doctrinal Theology Mary, Mother of Jesus Christ. Mariology Miracles. Apparitions. Shrines, sanctuaries,
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