On Sunday, December 7, The Diocese of West Missouri celebrated the Feast of the Virgin of Guadalupe at Grace Episcopal Church in Carthage with the surrounding community. Members across the area gathered in celebration, and enjoyed an afternoon full of prayer, worship, music, and food, which includes the “Dance of the Matachines” and music from the Mariachi Los Potrillos de Arkansas.
O God of love, you blessed your people at El Tepeyac with the presence of La Virgen de Guadalupe: grant that her example of love to the poor and forsaken may stir our faith to recognize all people as members of one family. Teach us to follow in the way you have prepared for us, that we may honor one another in word and action, sharing with her your commonwealth of peace; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, in glory everlasting. Amen.
Pictures of the event can be found below. Thank you to everyone who came and participated in this wonderful, important celebration. We look forward to celebrating with all of you again next year!
