Our Lady of Guadalupe Quiz
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On December 9, 1531, Our Lady appeared to a native peasant named ______.

Juan Diego

Juan Diego approached the bishop, Fray Juan de ______, asking for a church to be built.

Zumárraga

The Blessed Virgin asked Juan Diego to collect some flowers from ______ Hill.

Tepeyac

Juan Diego found ______ roses, which are not native to Mexico.

<p>Castilian</p> Signup and view all the answers

The miraculous image of Our Lady of ______ was revealed when Juan Diego opened his tilma.

<p>Guadalupe</p> Signup and view all the answers

Juan Diego’s uncle, Juan ______, became seriously ill.

<p>Bernardino</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Blessed Virgin reassured Juan Diego, saying, 'Am I not here, I who am your ______?'

<p>mother</p> Signup and view all the answers

The events described happened barely 10 years after the Spanish conquest of the ______.

<p>Aztecs</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Appearance of Our Lady

  • Our Lady appeared to Juan Diego on December 9, 1531, shortly after the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs.
  • Juan Diego encountered her while crossing Tepeyac Hill, located near modern-day Mexico City.
  • She identified herself as the "mother of the true God" and requested a church in her honor.

Interaction with the Bishop

  • Juan Diego approached the bishop of Mexico, Fray Juan de Zumárraga, to request the church.
  • The bishop dismissed Juan's claim due to a lack of evidence.
  • Our Lady appeared to Juan again, instructing him to speak with the bishop once more.

Request for a Miracle

  • The bishop asked for a miraculous sign to validate Juan's story.
  • On December 10, Our Lady promised a miracle the following day.
  • However, on December 11, Juan's uncle fell seriously ill, leading Juan to prioritize his uncle's care over meeting the Virgin.

The Second Encounter with Our Lady

  • Juan attempted to avoid encountering Our Lady while seeking a priest for his uncle.
  • She appeared to him again, reassuring him about his uncle’s health and revealing that he had recovered.
  • Our Lady's love was emphasized in her question, "Am I not here, I who am your mother?"

The Miraculous Roses

  • She instructed Juan to gather flowers from the barren Tepeyac Hill.
  • Juan found Castilian roses, which are not native to Mexico and bloom in December.
  • Our Lady arranged the roses in Juan's tilma (cloak) and sent him to the bishop.

Revelation of the Image

  • Upon presenting his tilma to the bishop and witnesses, the roses fell, revealing the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
  • Juan returned to his uncle, who had recovered, confirming the Virgin's promise.
  • Juan Bernardino, Juan Diego's uncle, reported that Mary wished to be known as “Guadalupe.”

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Test your knowledge about the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe to Juan Diego in 1531. This quiz covers key events and figures surrounding this important moment in Mexican history. Understand the cultural impact and significance of this apparition.

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