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Overview
Introduction Judy Prehistory Joanne Story Judy & readers Symbolism & theology Joanne Conclusions Judy & Joanne Mexico Retreat power point Questions, Actions - all OLG prayer - all
1325 1502 before the conquistadors Culture grew highly organized, built temples/pyramids 1519 height of the splendor of Tenochtitlan conquistadors arrived How could this prosperous culture be conquered? 1520 arrived at capital city Aug. 13, 1521 city fell to Spanish
OLG
the story and its meaning for our lives and times
OLG symbols
Head tilted listening Skin color - She, herself, is indigenous Hands in prayer Black ribbon pregnant Flower w/ 4 petals
Sun rays of dark & light Moon below Color of tilma [cloak] color of heavens w/ stars Human being holding her up because now she is going to give them back their dignity Wings eagle [eagle on cactus]
OLG symbols
cont.
Theological
message of Guadalupano
Criteria
ways we can act according to the message
Theology
God always wants to be present Exodus God listens, sees oppression & exploitation and intervenes In Mexican culture God intervenes through OLG a savior who has preference for the marginalized Geographical
Center of power [place of domination] periphery [place of liberation] OLG came to the margins
Theology cont.
Juan Diego
but that Juan Diego came to believe in himself And that the bishop was transformed by listening to an indigenous person
Criteria
Were invited to look at our lives in light of this story Salvation is happening now
Why are our brothers and sisters in Chiapas, Iraq, and elsewhere suffering for lack of basic medicine? Show & Give
Conclusion
The virgin of Tepayac did not arrive at the center of power She came to the periphery [outsider] Juan Diego was called to go to the center to the bishop Bishop was transformed when he listened to the message Juan Diego transformed the bishop Mary teaches us