Saturday, June 16, 2012

Fire in church spares Our Lady of Guadalupe picture

What happened in a little church in Juárez on Wednesday has many pondering the mystery of faith and the power of Mexico's patroness, Our Lady of Guadalupe.

To some, it was a sign for a city devastated by four years of violence -- a sign of hope the city needs desperately.

While a fire ravaged the modest San Agustín Chapel in Juárez early Wednesday -- destroying pews, church items and even a picture of Jesus Christ -- the image of the Virgin survived.

http://www.elpasotimes.com/newupdated/ci_20855814

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