Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of the Americas

By Lawrence G. Lovasik

Book Overview

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.

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Among the features of this book are: Brief and easy-to-read Vibrant, full-color illustrationsHigh-quality paperDurable, sewn paperback bindingConveniently sized at 5 1/2" X 7 ⅜" to accommodate little handsPresentation page that allows for easy personalization of this book when used as a gift Explanation of who St. Juan Diego is and the miracle at GuadalupeNihil ObstatImprimatur

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.

One of 101 titles in the St. Joseph Picture Book Series, this book by popular author Father Lawrence G. 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 did not 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 did not 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 MexicoJuan Diego Was an Indian ConvertA Beautiful Woman AppearsThe Virgin Mary Speaks to JuanThe Lady Appears AgainThe Bishop Asks for a SignJuan Looks After His Sick UncleMary Arranges the RosesMary Leaves Her Own PictureThe Picture is Brought to the CathedralOur Lady of GuadalupeThe Church to Our Lady is BuiltA New Basilica to Honor MaryMother of the America'sPrayer of Pope John Paul IIPrayer of the Church

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0899423906
• ISBN13: 9780899423906
• Release Date: January 1985
• Publisher: Catholic Book Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 5.4" x 7.1"
• Age Range: 4 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3