EPISODE · Oct 17, 2025 · 35 MIN
Ocotlán: A Marian Sign Amid Plague, Conquest, and Hope
from Super Saints Podcast · host Brother Joseph Freyaldenhoven
Send us Fan MailA Marian encounter in Tlaxcala brings burning trees that do not consume and a spring that heals, set amid conquest, epidemic, and a people searching for hope. We trace witness accounts, early Franciscan discernment, the rise of a shrine and basilica, and the enduring call to mercy and conversion.• Tlaxcala’s turbulent context after the Spanish conquest• Juan Diego Bernardino’s vision and guidance to a hidden spring• Burning ocote trees as a sign of purification and hope• Reports of healing and the spread of pilgrimage• Franciscan investigation and prudential discernment• Construction of the first shrine and later Baroque basilica• Legends of the statue and its role in devotion• Ecclesial approval and papal recognition anchoring the devotion• Invitation to deepen faith through pilgrimage and resourcesVisit our website today and let Journeys of Faith guide you to a deeper connection with the divineMarian Apparitions Collection at Journeys of Faith Online ShopOpen by Steve Bailey Support the showJourneys of Faith brings you Super Saints PodcastsChat with US 24/7 Ask us anything https://chatting.page/mjxs9aerrtgm3lmpndlcepmbyosntrjnDownload Journeys of Faith App for Iphone or Android FREE https://journeysoffaith.com/pages/download-our-appPlease consider subscribing to this podcast or making a donation to Journeys of Faith Help us Grow!Journeys of Faith is blessed to provide Catholic media, including podcasts and inspirational content, free of charge across multiple media platforms for viewers and listeners around the world. While access to this content remains free, there are significant and continually increasing costs associated with producing, hosting, and distributing these programs. Your support helps us continue sharing the beauty of the Catholic faith with souls everywhere. We want to reach more souls and you can help us do that by becoming a Mission Angel. Make a Donation Any AmountRefer a FriendYou can help us ...
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Send us Fan Mail A Marian encounter in Tlaxcala brings burning trees that do not consume and a spring that heals, set amid conquest, epidemic, and a people searching for hope. We trace witness accounts, early Franciscan discernment, the rise of a shrine and basilica, and the enduring call to mercy and conversion. • Tlaxcala’s turbulent context after the Spanish conquest • Juan Diego Bernardino’s vision and guidance to a hidden spring • Burning ocote trees as a sign of purification and hope •...
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