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On December 9, 1531, Our Lady appeared to a native peasant named ______.
Juan Diego
The Blessed Virgin asked Juan Diego to build a church in her ______.
honor
The bishop of the diocese of Mexico was Fray Juan de ______.
Zumárraga
Our Lady provided a miracle on December ______.
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Juan Diego's uncle, Juan ______, became seriously ill.
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The Blessed Virgin asked Juan, 'Am I not here, I who am your ______?'
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Juan Diego found Castilian roses, which are not native to ______.
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The miraculous image of Our Lady of ______ was revealed.
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The roses fell to the ground when Juan Diego opened his ______ before the bishop.
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Juan Diego was told by the Blessed Virgin that his uncle had ______.
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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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Explore the miraculous encounter between Our Lady and Juan Diego on December 9, 1531. This quiz will delve into the historical context of the Spanish conquest of the Aztecs and the significance of this event in Mexican Catholicism. Answer questions related to the apparitions and their impact on the local community.
