The sister Reyes, Lupita, Rosita and Margarita, skirmishers from Los Rosales ranch, thank Saint Michael the Archangel with this retablo because they do what they enjoy the most—the art of riding.

Zacatecas, 1964

I thank the Virgin Mary for blessing me with the gift of being a dislocationist.

We dedicate this retablo to the Virgin because we won a 30 gallon can of our very favorite evaporated milk.

I dedicate this retablo to Saint Barbara for giving me the inspiration to create my own miniature village in the sale of the great Giorgio de Chirico.

I thank the Holy Child of Prague because since I found out this cute hat—which, as I was told, had been made either in Denmark or Australia—my life has changed. I bought eyeglasses in tortoise shell, a black frock coat with an emblem, then I grew a beard and always wear the same shirt and a strap. Now I look like a college professor or a lawyer.

I dedicate this retablo to Saint Fulgentius for helping me to save enough money to buy a used car of the prestigious American brand Oldsmobile Toronado. It has a fantastic V-8 engine with 455 cu. The distinction is quite clear—it separates the men from the boys. Driving this car is insuperable, thanks to magnificent Front Wheel Drive and to the Torsion Bar suspension. I hope now I could save more money to buy the transmission, the fuel pump and the alternator which are broken.

David Perez thanks the Holy Death with this retablo for she granted him his biggest wish to have an enormous tv-panel which he uses for watching his homemade porn.

I dedicate this retablo to Saint Catherine because I found the most comfortable recliner at a very reasonable price.

I thank Jesus for the gigantic beer mug I found when I was in need of beer.

My brother, a colorful fox and I are very happy.

Benjamin Rodriguez thanks Saint Bruno with this retablo because at 70 he finally fulfilled his dream and got a Harley-Davidson motorcycle.

Vicente Gutierrez offers this retablo to Saint Patrick thanking him because he went to Las Vegas and won the ticket to an Elvis’ concert.

Thank you dear God for being sweet and warm when you could have been bitter and cold.

Barcelona — January 25, 2014