I thank the Virgin of Chapi because, although I didn’t find a cure for my rare disease that made my skin elastic, I found a job on a carnival. I have a very nice routine and I am known as “The man with the rubber skin”.

Mr. Antonio thanks the Virgin of Guadalupe because his heart got better and he can continue to work as a clown to entertain the kids.

Coco Verde Clown
Mexico City, 1950

I thank the Virgin of Guadalupe because I was tested negative for AIDS, so I can continue to work as a prostitute to pay for my husband’s spine surgery and to provide for my family.

Magdalena Rubio
Merced, Mexico City, 1990

Nicho, Joaquin and Calisto Huerta are thanking the Virgin with this retablo because, thanks to her protection, they managed to continue working as musicians. It is what they like to do, and now they have been offered a contract to work in the capital.

Guadalajara
22 November 1959

I dedicate this retablo to Saint Fermin because my company transferred me to the telemarketing department. So, now that I don’t have to deal face to face with the customers, I am able to proudly wear the fattest diamond grillz money can buy.

My son Arturo became a sleep-walker since his father had gone to work in Morelia. Arturo went opening drawers and closets and seeking and raking about. I was desperate, and I prayed to the Virgin of Zapopan, because I was afraid my son would become a real thief. The Virgin heard my prayers, and August 18, 1940, my husband came back home. And my boy got cured from his illness right away. I thank for that.

Virgin of Guadalupe, I thank you for the miracle of saving my hand when I cut it working on making tacos. Now I’m back to work hard to provide for my wife and kids.

Hugo Vilchis
Mexico, 2006

The watchman Gerardo Mendes was thrown in jail, because he was spying on the women of the building. He thanks the Holy Child of Atocha, for he managed to handle this problem, although he lost his job.

Rafael Chavez thanks Saint Cecily with this retablo because he was accepted in his town’s symphonic orchestra as the first violin.

Since I entrusted myself to the Miraculous Virgin, I haven’t had any problems with delivering babies. I had been out of luck before, and many of my babies had been dying. I hope my luck will keep up and I’ll get a raise in the hospital.

I thank the Virgin of Guadalupe for giving me the determination to quit my office job and to go to work with my dog in the circus. That’s what I really enjoy to do, so now I’m happy.

I was desperate after I had been fired. I didn’t know how I would provide for my family. Then I had an idea to sell tacos by nights. I entrusted myself to Saint Jude Thaddeus, so he would help me. With his divine help I’m doing pretty well and I have many clients. May you be blessed.

Magdaleno Romero
Puebla

We thank the Virgin of Guadalupe, because, after trying so hard, my husband finally got a credit to buy this house. Make it so that he save his job and give us health and love, and happiness.

The Ruiz Vilchis family
Geovillas de Terranova, Acolman
November 13, 2004