The villages of Sierra de las Cruces and Monte Alto, state of Mexico, we thank the Holy Lord of Holy Face from Campana, the Lord of the Exaltation from Xochicuautla, the Virgin of Gaudalupe on the board, Mary of Los Remedies, Naucalpan, Saint James of Temoaya, the Holy Lord of Chalma and Saint Michael the Archangel from Ameyalco for covering us with their mantles and keeping COVID-19 away from us. It was invented by the governments to end with villages and old people.

August 2020, CAHD

I dedicate this exvoto to Saint James the Apostle for Bruce Cambell’s incredible career. For many years, he’s been portraying the perfect mixture of manly action, comedy and weirdness that made him beloved by the fans all around the world. I wish him many years of health and success.

Samuel Robles, Mexico

I thanks Saint James the Apostle for letting me participate in the procession of the devils.

Juxtlahuaca, July 25, 2019

I dedicate this exvoto to Saint James the Apostle for the innovative work of Spanish painter Pablo Picasso. His works came into prominence in the history of art as he created the cubism and influenced all aspects of art in 20th century.

Mexico

One night I went to have few drinks with my colleagues, and I came home with great desire to get romantic with my wife. But I was so drunk I mistakenly entered my mother-in-law’s room. I thank Saint James the Apostle because my wife entered right before I got horny with the lady.

Benito Buendia ~ Tepic, Nayarit

At the basketball championship, Tereso Arellano hurt his heel. He implored Saint James, and it healed, and his team won. He brings this retablo giving thanks.

Puebla, 1943

I dedicate this exvoto to Saint James the Apostle in honor of talented Nicholas Vince. He performed many memorable roles and played them well, even with a lot of makeup and costumes. He is truly a master of his craft.

Pedro Diaz, Mexico City

Daniel H. got a super fat lover. He’s extremely happy and thanks Saint James the Apostle for having met her and thinks to marry her.

1914, at the station of Momospan, Justina Ramos found herself in danger of being hit by the train. She implored Saint James and didn’t die. Since she was saved from sure death, she gives thanks with this retablo.

Pablo Andrade was taken for dead, and they already start reading a funeral service. He testifies his gratitude to Saint James with this retablo because he woke up before he was buried, although he scared his sister so she ended up in the hospital.

The grandfather climbed a tree out of stubbornness but he fell, got a terrible blow and broke his hips. He was very sad he couldn’t walk. We thank Saint James because Frida the painter elevated his spirit when she visited us.

Maria Ruis
Puebla, 1943

The other day my daughter introduced me her boyfriend, and I almost got a heart attack from fear because he looked like a goth, metalhead, punk or something like this. I definitely didn’t like that he’s going out with my daughter. I thanks Saint James the Apostle because after knowing him better I found out he is a good boy, hard-working and educated, and he loves my daughter. I promise not to judge people by their appearance.

Lucrecia del Castillo
Monterrey, Nuevo Leon

Young man B. L. used to get excited by touching the feet of the lady clients of the shoe shop where he worked. His bosses noticed it and fired him. He thanks Saint James with the present retablo because he has overcome this obsession with professional help.