The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
December 12

Hear, and let it penetrate into your heart, my dear little child:

let nothing discourage you,
let nothing depress you,
let nothing alter your heart or your countenance.

Do not fear any illness, or vexation, anxiety or pain. Am I not here who am your Mother?

Are you not under my shadow and protection?

Am I not your fountain of life?

Are you not in the folds of my mantle, in the crossing of my arms?

Is there anything else that you need?

(Words of Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, December 12, 1531.)