Sombreros in Hell
Why clergy and royalty are often painted into Hell and placed in SMA’s churches.
Comonfort’s Churches’ Hidden Messages
Visit nearby Comonfort’s churches for a more indigenous view of faith in Colonial Mexico.
Fight or Flee
King Herod’s killing of the baby boys is a major component of the holiday season in San Miguel.
Those Saintly Bradys
The Brady’s promoted the idea of half-siblings and step parents, a radical 1960’s TV concept, but even Jesus had his own tangled family tree.
Lighting up the Season
The role of holiday lights in SMA to celebrate the season.
Divine Mercy All Year
Divine Mercy is an image of Jesus that appeared to Polish nun shortly before World War 2. It shows Jesus with red (for loving blood) and blue (for cleansing water) light coming from his heart signifying how everything is forgiven. Normally his day is the Sunday after Easter and that is when his statue is…
Papal Visits Nearby
Popes have visited nearby twice in the last your years but with very different experiences and policies.
Virgins and Saints in SMA’s Art
An interview with SMA’s best rated guide on the virgins and saints in art.
Why Teach?
Teachers teach for a variety of reason, but ultimately it is because they enjoy their students.
So Many Virgins in SMA
Being SMA’s Virgin Expert sounds more dirty than it is for being stories about God’s mother.