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“Where am I? Could this be the place that our ancestors spoke of ― the Flower World Paradise in the land of heaven?”
Today, we examine the history and anthropology of the Nahua peoples, to whom Our Lady appeared nearly 500 years ago, and in whose language she chose to speak.
We examine the "prehistory" of Our Lady of Guadalupe: the millennia of Mesoamerican history and culture in which Our Lady appeared, and the traditions her apparitions helped to sanctify.
If we are to try to wrap our imaginations around the story of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we must first seek to understand the fusion of cultures in which she appeared.
As we prepare to celebrate the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we'll explore the historical, anthropological, cultural, and spiritual beauty of this miraculous apparition.
Drawing from the monastic tradition, the writings of the saints, and contemporary psychology, Fr. John Henry guides us through dealing with the thoughts, memories, and emotions that can cloud our efforts in prayer.
We are part of a growing movement--one that shows the Church at its best, and one that invties others to share in our joy. Join us!
All of you are part of a global movement that is showcasing the Church at its best and extending the joy of Christ to others.
Let us remember that we are pilgrims, sojourners, members of a church militant here on earth, and that our time in this world is short.
At last, we arrive at day nine of our novena. As it is with every pilgrimage, we arrive, and then we are sent.
My friends, peace is not the absence of struggle. It is the presence of God.
In these final days of our Novena, we ask for the grace of humble obedience. A pilgrimage (even a spiritual pilgrimage like this one that we are making together) reminds us that we are not in control.
In a sense, contending with doubt is inevitable. Against all the evil in the world and against the weakness of our own spirit we feel small and helpless.