The magician Gumersindo Lopez brings this retablo to Saint John Bosco thanking him for all his help.

Mexico, 1939

I, Jesus Antonio, thanks Saint Sebastian because my wife understood my bisexuality and forgave me. Our marriage was saved, and I dedicate this retablo for that.

Polanco, Mexico, 2001

Bonifacio Carreto was distressed because his wife and his mother-in-law made his life miserable. He prayed to Saint Raymond for strength to change things. He offers this retablo because now he’s in charge.

Mexico City, 1939

I thank the Virgin of Gudalupe for finding out about the viagra. I wanted doña Lucha for a long time, but because of my problem I couldn’t do anything. But now I’m feeling myself like a young guy, despite being 63 years old.

Felipe Luna
Norte, Mexico City
July 24, 2003

We thank God with this retablo for the miracle of meeting and loving each other. We couldn’t imagine so much happiness. We fell like there’s not a couple in the world that is happier than we.

Mr. Felt and Mrs. Bone
Mexico City — April 2003

I work as a prostitute. When I refused to go with one drunk guy he beat me. I thought I was going to die. I entrusted myself to the Virgin of San Juan, asking to save my life. Now I give thanks for that.

Lupe, “Bootyfull”
Merced, Mexico City
February 10, 1999

Sign on the pharmacy: “For those who prefer big condoms, 2×1”

Virgin of Mercy, I thank you. Although there is no knowing when the works on avenue Masaryk will end and, therefore, nobody can enter my restaurant, I was able pay salaries to my staff when I found an Aztec pot and sold it to the Zona Maco [art gallery].

Happy chilango (Mexican)
April 2014

Dear Jude Thaddeus, thank you for keeping my love secret. You know that our love was pure and sincere. Let her be happy in her marriage and don’t forget about me. Give me strength to continue wrestling in this life without love. I’ll never forget that spring evening.

The Crazy Dreamer
Mexico City — October 26, 1995

14-years old Juanito Cruz thanks the Virgin because the Blue Demon didn’t surrender and defeated the Death. He gave me a wheelchair that he had promised because my legs are hurt and I can’t walk. Look after him, Virgin. He’s my idol and a very good man.

Mexico City, 1990

Thanks to the Virgin, Pedro and Juan are in love and they’re very happy.

November 21, 2001
Mexico City

I’m celebrating the election of Barack Obama as president of United States. May the Abraham Lincoln’s spirit give him strength, so he would govern with liberty and democracy, with impartial justice and friendly relationship with every corner of the world that welcomes him.

Alfredo Vilchis Roque, artist of the neighborhood
Corner of the miracles, Minas de Cristo, Mexico City
January 20, 2009

Virgin of the Immaculate Conception, I thank you for saving my life when a maniac took me in a hotel. I didn’t know his real intentions. When I refused to do what he wanted, he beat me up. He left me thinking I was dead. I managed to escape to heal my injuries. Protect me in this life of prostitute.

Mexico City, 1970

Amarito Perez thanks the Virgin because my parents finally accepted my homosexuality.

November 21, 1999
Mexico City