My boyfriend used to visit me at night, climbing to my balcony. Since he’s a little bit dopey, one night he climbed to my parent’s balcony by mistake. Thanks to Saint Anthony they didn’t wake up because my father is pretty violent and he could have shot him, and my mother could’ve made us get married—which is much worse. And I’m not really into marriage right now.

As I promised, I dedicate this retablo to Saint Anthony of Padua for the miracle of sending me a fiancé. I thought, in my age, I would stay an old maid. I’m very happy with my Evaristo. He loves me, and we are going to get married.

Lolita Torres
Morelia, Michoacan

Martina Gonzales thanks Saint Antony because after so many prayers and candles in the church her husband began to satisfy her again.

Tomatian, Jalisco
March 8, 1958

My fiancé and I, we love the dogs. We both had our own dogs, but they didn’t get along. When we decided to get married no one was going to leave his dog. But it was very difficult to keep them together. I prayed Saint Anthony for a solution. And miraculously the dogs became friends. Now they get along well and play with each other. We thank the saint.

Ever since I was little, I was ugly. They always laughed at me and joked about me. But I didn’t develop any complex, and I always had a sense of humor. Thank to my sense of humor Francisco, one of the most handsome man in the town, fell in love with me. I thank Saint Anthony because we had a very beautiful wedding ceremony and all my friends got jealous.

I thank Saint Anthony of Padua for a beautiful wedding that he allowed me to have. I married the man I love and who also loves me very much. We hope God would send us a lot of children.

Juanita Ramirez and pedro Gomez
Tequila, Jalisco — June 13, 1962

I had many disappointments in love. I felt sad and lonely, so I entrusted myself to Saint Anthony of Padua. And one day a young man arrived to the village. I found the love that I had been expecting desperately. I’m very happy now, and I thank for that with this humble retablo.

Remedios Aguilar — Tlaxcala

Juanita Ramos thanks Saint Anthony because she became a professional wrestler’s girlfriend. She feels protected now and very flattered for the attention of people we she walks with him.

I thank Saint Anthony because I met a wonderful man whom I married. Our families get along so we wouldn’t have any problems and our life together would be harmonious. I pray for our love last for ever.

My beloved Casimiro spent too much time fighting alongside with Villistas. I was afraid that it wouldn’t end well for him. I prayed to Saint Anthony of Padua for protecting him. Some time later Casimiro returned to me to marry me. I thank for that.

Casilda Perez — Durango

I’ve always been a very romantic person, so I had a lot of disappointments in my life. But now I thank Saint Anthony because I met a man of my dreams, who has also suffered from his romanticism. I know we’ll be very happy together, for ever.

I thank Saint Anthony because Rosita Perez accepted my proposal of marriage, although she is a delicate flower and I’m just a rude wrestler.

The Diabolic Mask

Enrique Perez fell deeply in love with his brother’s fiancée. He decided to drown his frustration in the liquor. He thanks Saint Anthony for giving him strength to moving forward.