Milagro, the Mexican Miracle Charm
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The traditional way to use a milagro is to add one to an altar, especially on or near the image of a saint, for whichever purpose you want help with.
These two web pages explain what a milagro is very well:
Collecting Milagros
Mexican Milagros
Image copyright Gretchen Little. All Rights Reserved.
A Book About Milagros and What They Mean
Milagros: A Book of Miracles
Amazon Price: $4.36 (as of 06/02/2012)
This is a lovely book that is a guidebook for milagros, explaining what each one means.
“A milagro of an arm or leg can help focus healing prayers for a hurt limb.”
Antique Milagros
Milagro Art on Posters, T-Shirts, Tiles and More
Answered Prayers: Miracles and Milagros along the Border
Answered Prayers: Miracles and Milagros along the Border (Southwest Center Series)
Amazon Price: $5.00 (as of 06/02/2012)
The results of 20 years of study of the practice of using milagros in Arizona and northern Mexico.
Collectible Milagros
Milagro Jewelry
Milagros: Votive Offerings from the Americas
Milagros: Votive Offerings from the Americas
Amazon Price: $9.75 (as of 06/03/2012)
Although this book isn't very big (132 pages) it is written in both spanish and english.
Do Milagros Work?
Or are they just superstition?
Create a Miracle for Kids
The National Latino Children's Institute (NLCI) focuses the nation's attention on policies, programs, and community initiatives that lead to the full and healthy development of Latino children.
Tell Us Your Miracle Stories
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aruraza
May 2, 2012 @ 3:05 am | delete
- Interesting thanks!
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CCGAL Sep 21, 2011 @ 2:07 pm | delete
- This was a very interesting lens for a number of reasons, but one being I didn't know what Milagro meant, and I know somebody who used that as part of his business name. Now that I grasp the meaning, it makes a lot more sense. Very nicely done!
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jim-s
Nov 12, 2010 @ 10:09 am | delete
- Thanks for this page.
I just mentioned and linked it in my blog .
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missbat
Oct 11, 2010 @ 1:42 am | delete
- How interesting, I wasn't very familiar with milagros before your lens. Great lens!
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Evelyn_Saenz
Apr 27, 2009 @ 11:52 am | delete
- Latin American churches have whole walls and sometimes whole rooms devoted to milagros.
Nice lens!
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