In the words of esteemed scholars:
“The image of the Virgin of Guadalupe belongs to the people…. I felt deeply that we were, each of us and all of us together, of her people, part of God’s people. And this was a unity that bonded us more than any language or socioeconomic condition could divide.” — Bro. Stephen Glodek, SM, in “Guadalupe: A Personal Account”.
“As Marianists we have a context for talking about Mary in many different ways and using many different images that situate her within a culture and a moment in time. But how do we as Marianists begin to share who she is for us today, beyond cultural boundaries? One source is Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas.” — Fr. Rudy Vela, SM, in “Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe”.
“The honor bestowed on Saint Juan Diego extends the clarion call addressed to all Christians to respond actively to their baptismal vocation and consecration to collaborate with Mary in bringing Christ to all peoples. Echoed again is the slogan of Blessed William Joseph Chaminade, Founder of the Marianist Family, ‘We are all missionaries of Mary.’” — Bro. John Samaha, SM, in “Saint Juan Diego: Icon of Mary’s Evangelizing Mission, Model for the Laity”.
You can read these articles and more about Our Lady of Guadalupe here.
Published in the December 2025 NACMS Newsletter.