The apparition of Our Lady of Guadalupe is one of the most popular in the Catholic Church, and the image itself can be seen even in secular spaces in North and South America.
Millions of people visit her Basilica in Mexico yearly, making it the most visited Marian shrine in the world.
The Catholic Church celebrates the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 12.
The story of Our Lady of Guadalupe is absolutely incredible, and on a personal note, it was one of the big things that led to my conversion back to the Catholic faith. Marian apparitions point to just how incredible Our Lord is.
In 1531, the Blessed Mother appeared four times to Juan Diego, a native peasant, on a hill outside present-day Mexico.
During her final visit on Dec. 12, 1531, Our Lady arranged roses in his tilma, which he then brought to his bishop as a sign to build a church in her honor. When he opened his tilma, it revealed the image of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Here are five more things to know and share about Our Lady of Guadalupe and the miraculous image she gave Saint Juan Diego:1) The Tilma is Not
