Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, is one of the most revered Marian apparitions in the Catholic Church and holds a significant place in Mexican and Latin American Catholic culture. Here are some key facts and information about Our Lady of Guadalupe:
 
Apparition: The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe centers on the belief that the Virgin Mary appeared to a Mexican indigenous peasant named Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin on the Hill of Tepeyac, near present-day Mexico City, in December 1531.
Miraculous Image: During one of her apparitions to Juan Diego, the Virgin Mary instructed him to gather roses in his tilma (a type of cloak or shawl) and present them to the local bishop. When Juan Diego unfolded his tilma before the bishop, an image of the Virgin Mary, now known as the "Miraculous Image of Our Lady of Guadalupe," was imprinted on the fabric. The image has been preserved and remains on display in the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City.
Patroness of the Americas: Our Lady of Guadalupe is often referred to as the "Patroness of the Americas" and holds a special place in the hearts of millions of Catholics in Mexico and throughout the Americas. She is also the patroness of Mexico.
Cultural Significance: The apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe played a significant role in the evangelization of Mexico and the conversion of many indigenous people to Christianity. The image is seen as a symbol of unity between the indigenous cultures and Catholicism.
Feast Day: The feast day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated on December 12th each year. It is a major religious and cultural holiday in Mexico and is marked by pilgrimages, processions, and Masses.
Devotion: Devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe is widespread, and she is often invoked as a source of comfort, protection, and intercession for a variety of needs. Her image is associated with numerous miracles and is believed to have healing powers.
Symbolism: The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe is rich in symbolism. Her appearance is said to have incorporated elements of both Spanish and indigenous Aztec culture. Her mantle is adorned with stars and constellations, and she is standing on the moon, which has led some to see her as the woman of the Apocalypse described in the Book of Revelation.
 
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe continues to inspire and hold deep religious and cultural significance for millions of people, especially in Mexico and the Americas, where her image is a symbol of faith, unity, and hope.
 
 
Paper stock Novena prayer card folder of Our Lady or Guadalupe.  It Contains two prayers for healing for those suffering from breast cancer.  The back contains a brief bio.
Printed in Italy.
2 1/2" X 4" when folder is closed.