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Mexican Virgin Of Guadalupe
Flowers for Guadalupe
Indeed, the Virgin of Guadalupe is highly esteemed among Mexicans. Mexican women venerate the Virgin Mary during their pilgrimage to the Virgin of Guadalupe basilica in the Mexico City. In the meantime, the Virgin of Guadalupe is associated with different miracles. In the lives of Mexican women the Virgin of Guadalupe plays varied roles. In fact, the Virgin of Guadalupe is considered as a transformative energy. To Mexican women she is the provider of strength, hope, and the incentive needed by women to transform different situations in their lives in the Mexican society. The Virgin of Guadalupe exists in suffering with her son in her hands hence she provides an example to Mexican women who suffers and struggles to help
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