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Why Saint Juan Diego, a Saint for Nobodies, Means so Much to the Houston Catholic Worker Lengthy article on the importance of Juan Diego in Mexican culture. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin (1474-1548) Biography of the Chichimeca convert to whom the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared in what is now Mexico City. Also, Pope John Paul's homily at Juan Diego's canonization. Beatified Juan Diego Portrait, short biography, quotes from several historical documents which attest to his life. Saint Juan Diego: A Model of Humility Illustrated biography of the sincerely devoted "poor Indian." St. Juan Diego, Protector of the Indigenous People and Model for the Lay Apostolate Article by Dan Lynch points out that Juan Diego was canonized not because Mary appeared to him, but because he lived a life of faith and virtue. Juan Diego Cuauhtlatoatzin Biographical article with extensive hyperlinks to related topics. Saint Juan Diego A quick introduction to this sixteenth-century Mexican, who some say might not have existed. St. Juan Diego: New World Apostle Article by Virgilio P. Elizondo explains why officially recognizing Juan Diego as a saint is so appropriate to the present time and situation. Juan Diego, First of the Mexican People Tells of the miracle that paved the way for his canonization. Also, his story and why he is important to Mexicans. The impact of St. Juan Diego's faith A reflection on the Virgin Mary's appearance to an Aztec convert. |
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