After the hurricane my sons and I found a lot of wounded animals around our house. We cured them, gave them food and some of them stayed with us. I think they told to other animals about us because many others animals began to come to our house for healing or for some water from the well. We thank the Virgin of Zapopan because the animals thank us working for us or giving milk and eggs or simply showing their love and keeping us company.

My daughter Marielita was bad-tempered and whenever she thrown a tantrum she threw whatever she could lay her hand on in other people. I prayed to the Virgin of Zapopan for helping me with my daughter. And when Marielita went to school her temper changed step by step.

Don Roberto Ortega thanks the Virgin of San Juan for his wedding with señorita Juana Rosalinda Hernandez. Now he has a beloved wife and a new mother for his seven kids.

The teacher Maria Molina always fell asleep in class because she had insomnia at night. The school principal threatened to fire her if she would continue to sleep because the children made noise and were very naughty while she was sleeping. Maria was afraid and prayed to the Virgin of San Juan. And by the miracle now she sleeps at night like a baby and never sleeps in class.

I give thanks to Saint Anthony who always protected me so I could continue to do this job. It helps me to support my kids so they will have a good education and will become worthy people.

Lalis
Mexico, 1969

Señora Mercedes was ironing clothes in the house of the Cataña family and was looking after Nicanor, the 10 months old baby. While he was playing he pushed the table, and the hot iron fell down. Realizing what a terrible accident could happen, Mercedes thanks Saint Jude Thaddeus for saving the baby from the iron. She ordered this retablo for escaping from this situation.

Guadalupe
December 24, 1949

Jorge Hernandez had a marvelous idea to pee in the hibiscus tea. But his parents found out and beat him. Jorge promises to Saint Juan Bosco not to be so naughty.

I give thanks to the Virgin of Zapopan because at the Christmas party that I had for my kids everything was fun and there were a lot of happy children.

Our kids got lost in the forest. We thank their angel guardian because he guided them to the house with his light. The children came back safe and sound.

Petronila and Samuel Campos, parents of the lost children
Rosita and Mario, the lost children

Lucia Martinez bought a new dress and her first high heeled shoes. She dressed up and went with her little brother to the town square so that all the boys could admire her. But when she was going up the stairs one heel got stuck in the crack and she fell on her back. Lucia gives thanks for she didn’t fall on her brother, nor the dog. Although the stairs were high, Luisa didn’t hurt herself either. She only bruised her elbow. She gives special thanks because the heel didn’t break.

The Ramos family had two children conjoined at the back. With great difficulty the family managed to raise enough money, and doctors are going to separate them soon. They give thanks to the Virgin of Juquila for the forthcoming surgery.

The Graciela’s puppy fell off the cliff but thanks to the Virgin he could hold out on a small ledge. With help of the Virgin of Zapopan Graciela could save him without falling down the danger abyss herself. She thanks with this retablo for saving her puppy.

My daughter Carmela played laundress on a smooth stone on the lagoon shore. She slipped and fell in water sinking to the bottom. Thanks to the Virgin of San Juan the dog, who is very smart and swims very well, was able to save the girl before she would drown. I give thanks to the Virgin.