St. Juan Diego: From Poor Convert to Messenger of the Virgin

By REV. MALACHI RIVERS

He was a poor convert, a simple peasant walking barefoot across the hills of Mexico. Yet heaven chose him to carry a message that would ignite faith, heal a broken land, and change the course of history.

St. Juan Diego: From Poor Convert to Messenger of the Virgin tells the extraordinary true story of the man behind the miraculous tilma. In the midst of conquest and cultural upheaval, when despair and violence seemed to overshadow hope, the Mother of God appeared not to kings or conquerors, but to a humble farmer with a heart of faith. Through his trembling "yes," the Virgin of Guadalupe revealed herself as the Mother of all peoples, uniting two worlds with a message of love, mercy, and peace.

This book draws you deep into Juan Diego's journey-his childhood in the shadows of the Aztec empire, his conversion to Christianity, his awe-filled encounters with Mary, and his hidden years of prayerful witness. More than a history, it is a living invitation: to walk the dusty paths with him, to hear the gentle voice of the Virgin calling her little son, and to discover how his life still speaks to us today.

Richly woven with narrative storytelling, spiritual reflection, and timeless lessons, this book will inspire you to see in Juan Diego's humility a mirror of your own calling. For just as the roses bloomed on Tepeyac's barren hill, so too can grace bloom in the soil of your heart when you dare to trust.

Whether you are seeking hope in trials, strength in faith, or a deeper devotion to Our Lady of Guadalupe, this story will leave you moved, challenged, and renewed. The Virgin's words to Juan Diego echo still:

"Am I not here, I who am your Mother?"

Let this book help you answer her call.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FS6SQYMT
• ISBN13: 9798266595385
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 90 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"