What is the Tilma ?
In 1531, an older indigenous peasant, Juan Diego, saw a glowing figure on the top of a hill who he came to know was The Blessed Virgin as he approached her and spoke to her. Our Lady introduced herself as the Mother of God and mother of all humanity. (AKA your mother!!) She asked that a shrine would be built in her name so that she would be able to pour her love over all those who are believers.
Juan Diego relayed the message to the bishop but he would not believe him, and asked him to ask Our Lady for a sign that this was true. Our Lady appeared once again to Juan Diego on the top of Tepeyac hill and instructed him to pick the flowers around him. Being that it was the middle of winter, these fully bloomed flowers, not native to the area, were a miracle in themselves. He picked them and wrapped them in the cloak he was wearing, known as a tilma. When he went back to the bishop to show him the sign of the roses, and released the cloth from his hands, an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe revealed itself on the fabric as the flowers fell to the ground.
St Bernadette’s Carlton Invites you to attend a healing Mass with the Tilma of Guadalupe Celebrant Fr Justin Torres
Thursday 26 June 2025 6:30pm
