I thank Saint Francis with this retablo for helping me to finally find a job as a masseur in public baths.

The godfather of the Salinas’ kids gave to their parents a big and beautiful turkey for the holidays. But the kids loved it so much, and the turkey turned to be very obedient and nice, that the parents, instead of eating it, decided to keep the turkey as a pet. The kids thank Saint Francis for this beautiful present.

The two Gregorio Martinez’ cows got lost. He though he’d never see them again. but thanks to the St. Francis’ miracle the cows came back safe and sound. Gregorio thanks for that with the retablo.

I thank Saint Francis for my parrots, cats and dogs live in harmony and do not fight with each other.

There were three cats living in the forest near the house. They were in bad conditions having poor nutrition. They were rawboned and wild. It took a lot of patience to win their trust. Now they live in my garden, they give me their love and keep me a company. They are fat and shiny now. I thank the Virgin for winning them over, because I love these cats very much and they love me.

(However, it is Saint Francis on the picture)

Some she-demons appeared to Francisco Romero by night and seduced him. But with St. Francis’ help he managed to get rid of them. He thanks for such a great favor with the present retablo.

I give infinite thanks to Saint Francis for giving me the magic ability to communicate with animals. Because of that I’m never alone. Wherever I go animals always found me and keep me a company.

Andres Villegas got involved with a much younger girl. Because of a lot of sex, he had a heart attack. Andres thanks St. Francis for he was saved in time and promises to slow down.

Our grandmother Margarita entrusted us with her animals while she went to Puebla to visit our aunt Juanita. But the spoiled grandmother’s pig Rosita escaped from me and my brother through our negligence. We couldn’t find her, and we entrusted ourselves to Saint Francis of Assisi, because our grandmother had a bad temper and she would be furious. Thank to the saint we found the pig near by the village and we caught her.

The fire brigade decided to have a party with strippers on their fire station, and they recorded it. This caused a lot of complaints from the community. The fire brigade thanks Saint Francis for they didn’t lose their job and were only punished with public works.

On the Day of the Dead, I was walking through the cemetery when I met a ghost. The ghost started chasing me, so I instantly sobered up from fear. I prayed to Saint Francis to whom I’m thankful because the ghost didn’t catch me and I arrived home alive.

Puebla, 1931