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Back in the day, a brand name on clothing was discretely and
neatly tucked away inside a garment, out of sight. Then it became fashionable to sport a
little alligator or polo player right there for everyone to see – and that began a flood of brand name logos.
his time! Or perhaps we should more
directly and correctly credit Our Lady of Guadalupe for imprinting her designer
image on Juan’s tilma (cloak). Today we can purchase t-shirts bearing just
what appeared on Juan’s holy cloak – or even have it tattooed on our bare skin.
More telling, of course, is what image I’m willing to have
imprinted on my heart, the wellspring of my thoughts, words and deeds. Faith assures me that I’m made in the
image and likeness of our Creator. My
life’s work as a Christian is to curate the divine image in which I’ve been branded, shaped and molded.
Gospel’s truth.
beauty, purity and graciousness design and mark our hearts, letting the
world see her Son’s image and blessing imprinted our lives. Today’s Pause for Prayer was written by Danilo Mendoza Rugama, SJ at The Jesuit Post.
you who heed the cry during our darkest of moments,
you who appeared accompanied with the signs of flowers
you who praise God through your dance,
you who brought not only a message,
help us obtain from your Son,
help us so that our lives become a dance
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!
Cry no more, for the angels are here.
Alleluia.