San Lazarus

 The most recognized character is that of Lazarus of Bethany, also known as Saint Lazarus or Lazarus of the Four Days, who was a friend of Jesus, the brother of Martha and Mary. The miracle of Jesus in the Gospel of John, whereby Jesus restores Lazarus to life four days after his death (John 11). [2] In the various narratives on this character, he is sometimes vested as an apostle or a bishop. This particular version of ...

San Judas

St. Jude is a very special saint indeed. St. Jude was one of the Twelve Apostles, and in the Catholic Church, he is the patron Saint of lost causes. The Epistle of Jude in the Bible is filled with encouragement to keep the faith and remain hopeful!

The Prayer to San Judas

O most holy apostle, Saint Jude, faithful servant, and friend...

San Francis De Assisi

Saint Francis was born in the town of Assisi in Italy in 1182. At the age of 20, he devoted himself to a life of prayer. Three years later, Francis embraced a life of poverty and dedicated himself to God.

Francis was a lover of nature. He took long walks through the countryside and studied its plants and trees. Francis felt that all plants and animals were part of God's kingdom.

Saint Francis is the founder of the Francisca...

San Cyprian

Thascius Caecilianus Cyprianus (died 258) is known as St. Cipriano was a wizard who devoted himself to witchcraft and occult sciences and later converted to the Christian faith. Prior to that, he was an apprentice to the Evora Witch and left the famous Black Cover Book, a gathering of spells, spells, sympathies and prayers attributed to him. Below are some versions of St. Cyprian ‘s Prayer for various purposes and use t...

San Cajetan

Gaetano del Conti di Thiene (6 October 1480 – 7 August 1547), known as Saint Cajetan, was an Italian Catholic priest and religious reformer, co-founder of the Theatines. He is recognized as a saint in the Catholic Church, and his feast day is 7 August.

Saint Cajetan was ordained priest in 1516. He left the papal court and dedicated himself entirely to the service of the Lord...

San Martin Caballero

St. Martin approached and saw the man shivering. A young soldier, he had no money and nothing else to share. So he took off his uniform cloak and used his weapon to slice it down the middle. Half he gave to the poor man, and half he wore back to his barracks.

Asleep that night, St. Martin dreamed that he saw Christ wearing the half-cloak with which he had clothed the poor man.

The meaning of t...

The Omnipotent Powerful Hand

The Omnipotent Powerful Hand is an unusual representation of the Holy Family with many connections and unknown meaning. This retablo tradition has connections to several other retablo collections including The Five Lords, The Tree of David, and The Mystical Vine/ Precious Blood of Christ. Though the precise purpose of the tradition is unknown, there are many...

Just Judge

Just Judge or Justo Juez is the unexpected name often applied to an image that depicts in a symbolic manner the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. His aid is sought in legal matters and court cases.

The Just Judge is the manifestation of Jesus Christ as the ultimate judge who is fair in all matters of justice because he himself was unfairly judged. He is often called upon in Latin American Catholic folk magical practices. When situations are dire it is believed that Ju...

Our Lady of Guadalupe

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Spanish Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe, also called the Virgin of Guadalupe, in Roman Catholicism, the Virgin Mary in her appearance before St. Juan Diego in a vision in 1531. The name also refers to the Marian apparition itself. Our Lady of Guadalupe holds a special place in the religious life of Mexico and is one of the most popular religious devotions. Her image has played an important role as a national symbol of Mexico.

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Our Lady of Grace

Among the many miraculous images of the Mother of God through which she deigns to grant her favors, there is one in the monastery church of the Carmelites in Vienna, entitled the Mother of Grace, or Our Lady of Grace, also known also as Our Lady of the Bowed Head.

Mary appeared to In 1610 a Carmelite, Dominic, bearing the soul of his benefactor to Heaven. Dominic begged that all who venerated Mar...

Divine Child of Colombia

The Divino Niño Jesús is a treasured devotion for Father Hoyos. When he moved to the United States 28 years ago, he didn’t bring any books or fancy clothes, just a statue of the Divino Niño Jesús, which he keeps in the office of the Spanish Apostolate. 

“The Divino Niño Jesús calls us to be open, to open our arms,” said Father Hoyos. “And when we open our arms, we can be open to others.”

The Novena to...