I was feeling sick and went to the bed early. I was dreaming. Suddenly I saw big colorful demons dancing around and singing like a chorus. I prayed to the Virgin of Guadalupe because I knew I wasn’t a big sinner after all and my bad deeds weren’t so bad that the devils should come after me. It seemed the Virgin protected me, because the demons began to dance away and escape through the window. I felt relieved. I thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for saving me from eternal fire.

I thank the Virgin of Juquila for giving me the happiness of my son Benito Dxuladi, born in 2010. I dreamt to become a mother but, with my health problems, there was a big risk of dying if I get pregnant. I thank the Virgin for this miracle and dedicate her this retablo, thanking for being a mother. Now all my husband’s and mine difficulties are left behind.

The Sanchez family — June 17, 2010

Thank you, Virgin. My cat was sick but now he eats again.

My daughter used to get sick a lot, and she didn’t have a lot of friends. I couldn’t see her so sad, so I prayed to the Virgin. My daughter began to read more, and now she’s happy in the world of books and fantasies. I thank the Virgin.

Saint Charbel, I dedicate this retablo to you for healing me from a terrible infection that I caught from a prostitute from a cabaret. I took her in a hotel and spent a night with her. I couldn’t find any remedy, and I was scared that I’d stay impotent for ever. I entrusted myself to you, and now I give thanks for your favor.

Mexico, 1980

I managed to bring down the Luisito’s fever with cold water. Please take care of him, Saint Jude.

My daughter was sick. I brought her at the yard so she would take some sun, and then I left to the kitchen. Later, I saw some stray dogs came to her. These hungry dogs had beaten a lot of people in the village. I was paralyzed with fear when I saw them around my daughter. I couldn’t move. But my girl wasn’t scared, she even gave them some bread. The dogs ate it and ran away. Thanks to the Virgin of Guadalupe for this miracle.

Miss Adriana Telles caught a vaginal infection and couldn’t cure it. So she prayed to Saint Rita of Cascia and finally the infection went away. She brings this retablo thanking Saint Rita for she won’t embarrass herself anymore because of that horrible smell.

I thank you, Holy Virgin, for protecting my animals from a malignant virus.

Luis H., 1977

Sara Gonzalez gossiped a lot. And one day her neighbor smeared the Sara’s face with shit. That gave her an eye infection. She thanks Saint Raymond for her recovery and promises to reform.

My piggy Tito was so ill, he was dying. The Virgin miraculously saved him.

December 22, 1990
Pedro Montes

Virgin of San Juan de Los Lagos

I give infinite thanks to the Holy Child of Plateros for healing me after damned pain in my stomach. When I started to drink Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola the gas and the cocaine contained in these soft drinks caused a pain in my stomach. I felt myself more and more terrible and I asked the Holy Child of Plateros to heal me. Now I’m healthy again. I work in the bar in Salinas and drink only tequila.

My daughter was very sick. I prayed to the Virgin of the Solitude. Suddenly I saw a flock of beautiful birds. They flew in the bedroom. I understood that was the Virgin’s miracle. My daughter was glad to see the birds, and she got better. Her illness has gone, and I thank for that wonderful miracle.