I thank the Virgin of the Rosary because in my old age I met a young and fresh woman. We spent time together. In spite of my family’s resentment and the criticism from the inhabitants of the town, I married her because she brings me so much joy into my life, that I hope will last longer. Everybody can say what they want. I do not listen them.

I thank Saint Anthony because I met a wonderful man whom I married. Our families get along so we wouldn’t have any problems and our life together would be harmonious. I pray for our love last for ever.

Thank you, Saint Charbel, for sending me the love of my life. Let my friends be critical about me for he’s much younger than me. But it’s not important because love sees no age. I want to open a restaurant for him because he’s a chef, a marvelous chef. Thank you, Saint Charbel.

Antonio Manzanarez
Mexico City, 1960

Leonardo Gutierrez was performing at the concert for Confederation of Unions and fell in love with a girl who turned out to be the union leader’s girlfriend. Leonardo thanks Saint Cecily for he wasn’t killed and only got both of his legs broken, but the girl stays with him.

My beloved Casimiro spent too much time fighting alongside with Villistas. I was afraid that it wouldn’t end well for him. I prayed to Saint Anthony of Padua for protecting him. Some time later Casimiro returned to me to marry me. I thank for that.

Casilda Perez — Durango

I had a lot of suitors who ordered serenades for me. Roberto Rodriguez was a mariachi who always performed for me. More he sang more he fell in love with me. And so did I with him. We got married. When we came out of the church, we felt so happy, we started to run. The musicians tried to follow us, but they couldn’t play running. It was so funny. We thank the Blessed Sacrament for a happy wedding.

Thank you, Saint Jude Thaddeus, for your favors. What a wonderful man Carlitos! He forgave me after I had cheated on him with a friend of his. I swear I’d never cheat on him again. He really cares about me and loves me very much. He spoils me, baths me and cooks for me. What else can I ask for?

Roman Lugo
Ixtapan de la Sal, 1963

Because of rumors my father didn’t accept my boyfriend and even forbade me to see him. But I still met with him secretly. However, one night my father caught us in my bedroom. He was furious, he grabbed his pistol to shoot my boyfriend. I implored Saint Raymond Nonnatus to not let a tragedy happen. The pistol misfired, and my boyfriend managed to escape. Afterwards, I spoke with my father, and he finally accepted our engagement. Now he doesn’t believe any rumors, and I thank for that with this ex-voto.

Eduarda Solis
Mexico, 1959

Saint Francis, thank you for your help. My cutie pie and I were making love when I felt a bite on my leg. I turned to look what it was and saw a horrible snake. I screamed and then fainted. When I got conscious. I was in the hospital when they took care of me. I thank Saint Francis.

Mauro Moreno
Cuautla, Morelos, 1958

I’ve always been a very romantic person, so I had a lot of disappointments in my life. But now I thank Saint Anthony because I met a man of my dreams, who has also suffered from his romanticism. I know we’ll be very happy together, for ever.

Saint Sebastian, I dedicate you this retablo. After I saw Mario in the bar with another man, I met Felipe. He helped me to forget about the treason of that swine. Now, when we had a relationship, I ask you to take care of us, so that nothing would separate us.

Santiago
Condeza, Mexico City
February 14, 2000

I have four cats, and my fiancé has five dogs. When we got married and moved together, no one wanted to abandon their pets. We thank the Virgin of Zapopan for the miracle that all our cats and dogs don’t fight and even became friends.

I lived happy with my cats, but sometimes we had no food because my salary was very small. Also I needed a man. I thank the Virgin of Guadalupe because I met a milkman Jose, who proposed me. He is a very good man. He sheltered us. He loves me, and my cats don’t starve anymore, because they have fresh milk every day.