A most happy and blessed feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas! This short video explains some of the incredible symbolism found in the tilma of Juan Diego.
Not only was the image miraculously imprinted on the garment of the humble Indian farmer, but every detail is impregnated with symbolism and meaning. The image also manifests phenomena that cannot be explained by science.
Our Lady’s eyes reflect light in the same three-dimensional proportions of a spherical human eye. The arrangement of the stars on Mary’s mantle is the exact arrangement of the constellations above Mexico on December 12th, 1531 – the day she appeared. The constellation surrounding Mary’s head is the corona constellation – indicating her queenship. The constellation above her womb is the constellation Leo – symbolizing Christ, who was the “Lion of Judah.” Her head is inclined at the exact angle the Earth is inclined toward the sun, and when the flowers and stars are changed to musical notes, they produce a perfect musical harmony.1
Our Lady revealed herself as the Virgin of Guadalupe, which was a native word in Aztec that meant “the one who crushes the serpent.”
May our powerful and loving Heavenly Mother, Coredemptrix and Mediatrix of all Graces, guide and protect us as we battle against the forces of darkness.
Vouchsafe that we may praise thee, O sacred Virgin. Give us strength against thy enemies.
