Here is another opportunity to celebrate the mother of Jesus, by celebrating her under the title "Our Lady of Guadalupe", patroness of the Americas. For a summary of the story, please click here.The story of her apparition to St. Juan Diego emphasizes the importance of evangelizing with respect for the inherent dignity of the culture or people being approached.
Across North Carolina, as in Mexico and Central and South American countries, this feast is celebrated with fervor, devotion and joy. All night vigils, early morning singing (mañanitas) and pre-dawn mass often end with parades and fiestas, celebrating God's love and care for people of every culture, of every language, in every time.
The celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe at St. Julia's, in Siler City, was terrific and extremely well-attended. I understand from a friend (a documentarian who recorded the festivities) that the celebration at Immaculate Conception in Durham was similarly spectacular. -- Duncan
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