Abundio Ramos was coming back to his ranch, when the death on her gaunt steed started chasing him. He encrusted himself to the Virgin of Zapopan, and she worked the miracle so the Abundio’s horse ran faster that the bony one, and Abundio was able to escape.

When my son Juan’s horse died I couldn’t imagine he’d grieve so deeply. He climbed on the stable roof and refused to come down to eat and to sleep. Thanks to the Virgin of Zapopan his godfather Carlos gave him a colt. My boy became happy again and started to eat. I offer this retablo to the Virgin.

May you be blessed, Our Mother of Guadalupe, for sending me relief from a strong hangover when I was vomiting with blood and feeling like death. I asked for saving my life and now I’m thanking you.

Felimon Roque
1990, Mexico

After her father’s death Araceli Morales became so terribly sad that she stopped eating and only cried. Her daughters, Lupita and Rosano, prayed to the Virgin of Guadalupe, and the Virgin worked a miracle. Now their mommy is more lively and eats normally. The sisters offer this retablo in gratitude.

I was in a rage after I had heard that Maria had neglected me and had decided to marry my best friend Artemio. The goddamn Devil climbed up on me and I stabbed Artemio. But when I saw death coming after him and when I realized that all this was only an infamous slender I prayed to God for saving Artemio’s life. In repentance I ask God for forgiveness and I offer this retablo for saving Artemio from death.

Elijio
Xochimilco, Mexico, 1950