Category: Religious Curiosities
Madre Lupita, Mexican Saint & Angel to the Poor
Jesus in the Sky and the Flowering Crown of Thorns
The Rise in Mexican Exorcisms
The Child Martyrs of Tlaxcala
El Niño Fidencio: Miraculous Healer or Fake?
The Virgin of Zapopan
Vasco de Quiroga, Bishop of Utopia
The Black Christ of Chalma
José Sánchez del Río, Mexico’s Boy Saint
The Miracles of the Virgin of San Juan de los Lagos
Saint Toribio Romo: Mexican Martyr and Angel to Migrants
The Santa Muerte: Death Respected
The Virgin of Guadalupe: Mother of us All
The Magic of Milagros
Do you believe in miracles? Milagros are small metal charms in the form of body parts, animals, etc. They are traditionally used as small offerings of thanks but lately have had other uses: good luck charms, bought in anticipation of good things happening, craft decoration, jewelry, adornment for home altars. People have sworn by their use for centuries. In this podcast we will have a comprehensive discussion about milagro charms.