A virgin a Day: Our Lady of Guadalupe


I found this meme being hosted by Rebecca over at www.corazon.typepad.com
It's called  "A Virgin A Day", celebrating the 12 days in December that lead up to the feast day of Our lady of Guadalupe."
I knew the second I saw this I would participate even if I'm a little late.I have always loved Guadalupe. I am Mexican American & was fortunate enough to visit la Basílica of Guadalupe, in Mexico City, where the miraculous image of la Virgen Morena is kept.
I grew up Catholic and I was to taught to revere la virgen. As an adult I have come to embrace Goddess spirituality.I see Our lady of Guadalupe as the great Mother Goddess. When I pray she is the image in my mind.
 Rebecca describes this meme:
"This is not so much about religion, as it is about sharing
a common thread.
rejoicing in our sameness
with light, beauty, inspiration, thoughtful regard.
I suspect humor and charm will make strong appearances too.
it is about sharing favorite images, art, photographs, stories,
regarding the mother of all mothers.
it is really about showing up.
something she clearly
was a champ at."
I am happyto have found Rebecca's blog, and delighted to honor Guadalupe by participating in this meme .
♥
“Known as Tonantzin among the Nahuatls, but also as Saint Moon, Queen of Nature,or Earth Mother in other parts of the Americas, laGuadalupana…
she returns as vessel of the indigenous spirit…she returns speaking in the inflections of an ancient tongue, before Christianity, beyond Christianity.
She is among the bearers of the myths, the rites, and the ancient quests.” Luis Rodriguez, ‘Forgive Me, Mother, for My Crazy Life"
♥
On December 12, thousands of the faithful to Our Lady of Guadalupe, from all over the Mexico make the most important pilgrimage of all those undertaken during the year to the Basílica of Guadalupe, in Mexico City.









Thanks for visiting!Have a blessed night!

Comments

  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 1:33 AM

    So glad you have joined us--and thanks for the basilica pictures. I was there long ago but had forgotten what it looked like.

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  2. rebeccaDecember 4, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    carly...through your love, devotion and thoughtful post i feel that i have just taken a heartfelt pilgrimage coming here!

    welcome to a virgin a day, so glad you found us!!!

    warmly,
    rebecca

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  3. deb did itDecember 4, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    Hi Carly! Happy to meet you here! Thanks for joining us along this Virgin meme! I now see why you were so gravitated to this...and such beautiful images with deep meanings to you. Be in touch!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 4, 2010 at 3:52 PM

    carly, a most wonderful post... my father took this same quest a few years back, and has never been the same since... thank you for the remembrance of loving one so completely.. and a big welcome to recuerdo mi corazon

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  5. Magical Mystical TeacherDecember 4, 2010 at 5:32 PM

    And She bears me...

    Thank you for the history lesson!

    Blessed One, Haiku My Heart!

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  6. My Vegan LifeDecember 5, 2010 at 12:39 AM

    Thank you all for your warm welcome and kind comments!

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