Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of the Americas

Our Lady of Guadalupe 978-0-89942-390-6

Our Lady of Guadalupe is an ideal gift for a child's First Holy Communion.
The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is a magnificent series of religious books for children, superbly illustrated in full color and simply written, that will help all children to better understand the Catholic Faith. These books are ideal for home or school.

The St. Joseph Picture Books Series is intended to help teach the basics of the Catholic Faith to children in an enjoyable manner. The books in the Series deal with one or more of the following themes: (1) the teachings of the Church, (2) the Christian way of life, and (3) our Catholic worship (including both public and private prayers and devotions). Each book also carries the Imprimatur, assuring that the contents are in line with Church teaching.

Check out all 101 titles in this series of Catholic children's books. Each of the St. Joseph Picture Books make wonderful gifts for baptisms, First Communion, birthdays, Christmas, or Easter.

Among the features of this book are:

• Brief and easy-to-read biography on the life and legacy of this saint
• Vibrant, full-color illustrations
• High-quality paper
• Durable, sewn paperback binding
• Conveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little hands
• a presentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift
• an explanation of who St. Juan Diego is and the miracle at Guadalupe
• Nihil Obstat
• Imprimatur

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lovasik S.V.D., provides children with an explanation of the apparition of Our Lady in Guadalupe, Mexico. The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is an important and beloved part of the Catholic faith, especially in Mexico. It began in 1531 when a humble Aztec man named Juan Diego saw a vision of a beautiful woman on a hill near Mexico City. She appeared to him as a young woman with dark skin, wearing clothes that looked like those of the native people. She told Juan Diego that she was Mary, the mother of Jesus, and asked him to tell the local bishop to build a church on that hill.

When Juan Diego told the bishop, he didn't believe him at first. So Mary gave Juan Diego a sign. She told him to gather roses from the hilltop, which was amazing because it was winter, and roses didn't usually grow at that time. When he brought the roses to the bishop, they spilled from his cloak, revealing a miraculous image of Mary on the fabric.

This image of Our Lady of Guadalupe became a symbol of love, unity, and protection for the people of Mexico and beyond. Mary's appearance as Our Lady of Guadalupe reminds Catholics that God loves everyone, no matter their background or heritage. Today, people pray to her for help, comfort, and healing, especially during difficult times. Her feast day, December 12, is celebrated with joy, showing the deep love and devotion people have for her and her message of peace.
Specific topics covered in this title include:

• The Spanish Conquest of Mexico
• Juan Diego Was an Indian Convert
• A Beautiful Woman Appears
• The Virgin Mary Speaks to Juan
• The Lady Appear Again
• The Bishop Asks for A Sign
• Juan Looks After His Sick Uncle
• Mary Arranges the Roses
• Mary Leaves Her Own Picture
• The Picture is Brought to the Cathedral
• Our Lady of Guadalupe
• The Church to Our Lady is Built
• A New Basilica to Honor Mary
• Mother of the America's
• Prayer of Pope John Paul II
• Prayer of the Church