Advent: Following the Path of Guadalupe and St. Juan Diego

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We explore a critical moment in Juan Diego’s journey: his attempt to resign from his mission after being politely rejected by the bishop. He returns to the Virgin Mary, humbly reporting the failure, but then asks her to send someone "known, respected, honored" instead, describing himself as a "porter's rope" and "only the tail, the wing." The reflection highlights the difference between true humil...

Today we start a new segment for the week. We'll look into Juan Diego's emotional journey as he faces rejection from the Bishop and a family tragedy. After being asked for a sign, Juan Diego readily agrees to return to the Virgin Mary for one, showing his confidence . However, his commitment is immediately tested when he finds his uncle, Juan Bernardino, gravely ill , leading him to miss his appoi...

Today we conclude the first segment of the apparition, focusing on Juan Diego's fidelity after delivering the message to Bishop Fray Juan de Zumárraga (verses 39-48). The humble Juan Diego waits, delivers the message of the Queen of Heaven, but is met not with acceptance but with the bishop's prudent delay and disbelief. Though Juan Diego leaves saddened because his mission was not immediately ful...

Today we reflect on humility through obedience , focusing on the Virgin Mary's clear instruction to Juan Diego to present her request for a sacred house to the bishop (verses 33-38). Mary, not seeking her own glory, invites the humble Juan Diego to participate in a great mission, which he accepts immediately, recognizing himself as her "humble servant." The reflection challenges the modern view of...

We delves into the Virgin Mary's "precious will" as revealed to Juan Diego: her fervent desire for a "sacred little house" to be built so she may show and exalt her Son , the true God, making Him manifest and offering Him as a source of compassionate help and salvation (verses 25-32). The reflection focuses on obedience as a vital virtue for conversion, emphasizing that Jesus and Mary model a desi...

Today we explore the Blessed Mother's direct and penetrating question to Juan Diego: "Where are you going?" (verses 22-24). Juan Diego's clear reply—that he is going to follow "the things of God"—establishes his life's fixed direction and identity as a disciple. The reflection challenges listeners to turn this question on themselves: What is the course of your life? Are you pursuing goals dictated...

This Day 3 episode continues the story of the first apparition, focusing on Juan Diego’s joyful and immediate response to being called by name—"Juanito, Juan Dieguito"—as described in verses 12-21. His readiness and lack of fear highlight the power of humility and a lighthearted spirit. This contrasts with our own tendency to flee or hide from God's call , often out of fear of confronting our comf...

This episode, Day 2 of our Advent journey, focuses on the initial moments of the first apparition where Juan Diego, while walking toward Tepeyac, is drawn by heavenly singing that evokes the deepest spiritual aspirations of his ancestors, referencing "the land of flowers, the land of maize". We reflect on how faith is inherited —passed down from our forebears—and how we must examine the beliefs we...