Our Lady of Guadalupe, also known as Virgen de Guadalupe, transcends time, space, and all nations on earth. The devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe originated in Mexico shortly after she appeared in 1531 to St. Juan Diego and continues to spread throughout the world today, presenting to all the advent of her son, Our Lord Jesus Christ; letting us know she is our Mother too, reminding us that we are all brothers and sisters.
Our Lady of Guadalupe first introduced herself to St. Juan Diego saying, "I am your merciful mother, to you, and all the inhabitants on this land and all the rest who love me."
There is a great deal of symbolism surrounding the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Below are other links to help you learn more. (Some are are FORMED.org films, which you have access to as a parishioner of our parish.)
Raised or living in California or many other US states and Canada, perhaps we have observed or participated with friends and neighbors the cultural devotions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Though devotions to Our Lady of Guadalupe can be found all year they become more intense in the days leading to the anniversary of her final visitation to St. Juan Diego on December 12th. Those days leading to December 12th are celebrated with a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe who intercedes to her son for us. During the Rosary roses may be offered with prayers. Following the Rosary a family or communal meal takes place each night. (Communal meals involving multiple households are not advised during COVID.) For some the Noche Guadalupana or the night of December 11th is one of prayer, song, dance and food. Sometimes children dress as St. Juan Diego and la Virgen de Guadalupe on this night and the next day. Then at midnight, or as morning dawns, the Mañanitas are sung. Masses are held in honor of Our Lady.
Please read our pastor's letter in the link about how to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe this year.
Our Lady of Guadalupe first introduced herself to St. Juan Diego saying, "I am your merciful mother, to you, and all the inhabitants on this land and all the rest who love me."
There is a great deal of symbolism surrounding the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Below are other links to help you learn more. (Some are are FORMED.org films, which you have access to as a parishioner of our parish.)
Raised or living in California or many other US states and Canada, perhaps we have observed or participated with friends and neighbors the cultural devotions of Our Lady of Guadalupe. Though devotions to Our Lady of Guadalupe can be found all year they become more intense in the days leading to the anniversary of her final visitation to St. Juan Diego on December 12th. Those days leading to December 12th are celebrated with a Novena to Our Lady of Guadalupe who intercedes to her son for us. During the Rosary roses may be offered with prayers. Following the Rosary a family or communal meal takes place each night. (Communal meals involving multiple households are not advised during COVID.) For some the Noche Guadalupana or the night of December 11th is one of prayer, song, dance and food. Sometimes children dress as St. Juan Diego and la Virgen de Guadalupe on this night and the next day. Then at midnight, or as morning dawns, the Mañanitas are sung. Masses are held in honor of Our Lady.
Please read our pastor's letter in the link about how to celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe this year.
