From Catholic Charities USA ... " Advent and Christmas Daily Reflections"

Thursday of the Second Week of Advent: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

On December 9, 1531, as he made his way to Mass, Juan was visited by the Virgin Mary, on the outskirts of what is now Mexico City ...

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