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Secretary of State Hillary Clinton / Our Lady of Guadalupe

Mexico City, Mexico, Mar 27, 2009 / 04:59 pm (CNA).- During her recent visit to Mexico, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton made an unexpected stop at the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and left a bouquet of white flowers “on behalf of the American people,” after asking who painted the famous image.

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe was miraculously imprinted by Mary on the tilma, or cloak, of St. Juan Diego in 1531. The image has numerous unexplainable phenomena, such as the appearance on Mary’s eyes of those present in the room when the tilma was opened and the image’s lack of decay.

Mrs. Clinton was received on Thursday at 8:15 a.m. by the rector of the Basilica, Msgr. Diego Monroy.

Msgr. Monroy took Mrs. Clinton to the famous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which had been previously lowered from its usual altar for the occasion.

After observing it for a while, Mrs. Clinton asked “who painted it?” to which Msgr. Monroy responded “God!”

Clinton then told Msgr. Monroy that she had previously visited the old Basilica in 1979, when the new one was still under construction.

After placing a bouquet of white flowers by the image, Mrs. Clinton went to the quemador –the open air area at the Basilica where the faithful light candles- and lit a green candle.

Leaving the basilica half an hour later, Mrs. Clinton told some of the Mexicans gathered outside to greet her, “you have a marvelous virgin!”

This evening Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is set to receive the highest award given by Planned Parenthood Federation of America -- the Margaret Sanger Award, named for the organization's founder, a noted eugenicist. The award will be presented at a gala event in Houston, Texas.

Comments: 258

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Published by: Rose
Amarillo, Texas USA 01/18/2010 10:46 PM EST

I think it's wonderful that Hilary took time from her busy schedule to visit Our Lady Of Guadalupe and try to learn about the Catholic Church. I think it was a beautiful gesture to bring white flowers for the Virgin and if all that are writing comments are true Catholics why are they throwing stones? I truly believe she was honestly asking questions. The Catholic Church is very different from all other churches and not easy to understand. I once had a Priest tell me that not even he knew everything there is to know about the Catholic Church.

Published by: Mark Capuano
Sherrodsville/OH/USA 12/12/2009 08:56 AM EST

I was raised Catholic, attended parochial schools, and even Notre Dame University. I thought I was completely familiar with the events surrounding this miracle. But somehow, the fact that this image was on Juan's cloak escaped me. I only remembered the flowers. Surely Hillary can be excused for her lack of understanding?

Published by: Eve Patino
Los Angeles, Ca 10/29/2009 12:58 PM EST

Forget the judging and nasty comments of ingnorance.We catholics should see this as a magnificent day, that Hilary took time out of her day to visit the Blessed Mother! Something must have inspired and lit up her heart to pay a visit. This is more than us catholics could ask for. Lets pray and hope that she converts her heart.

Published by: Susanne Alton
San Diego, CA 08/10/2009 02:09 AM EST

Did you not understand that God planned this visit? Nothing is coincidental. There was and is a plan and HE knows what it is. Mrs. Clinton could have said, "No" to the visit and then could have went straight to collect the Sanger Award. But she said, "YES" to the visit. I believe that God let a small miracle take place, so small that even WE could not see it!

Published by: Jeff
St. Louis, MO 04/15/2009 03:24 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

I just hope she never goes to the holy land. "That's a beautiful cross, who's on it?"

Published by: Allen
Fayetteville, AR 04/13/2009 08:26 AM EST

As the Sec of State it is her responsibility to know about the places she is visiting, even if it is "unplanned." This was a slap in the face of all Catholics and an embarrassment to all Americans.

Published by: Marian
Columbus, IN USA 04/08/2009 06:07 PM EST

Hillary Rodham Clinton is from Chicago, IL, one of the largest Roman Catholic populations in the US, not to mention a very significant Hispanic population, too. Her total ignorance of Catholicism in Latin America is unacceptable--her following up this visit to the Basilica with an acceptance of a Margaret Sanger Award was calculated as a deliberate insult to Catholics and Christians everywhere, not to mention blacks and hispanics who know Sanger as a racist eugenics supporter. She and Obama know exactly who they offend and why, and they are smug and arrogant about it because they are the darlings of the mainstream media. This is nothing more than an example of the Empresses' New Clothes--the empress being Hillary Clinton.

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 04/08/2009 10:34 AM EST

I wish for all our sake she only attended the Houston planned parenthood celebration that week. Bur God has His ways.

Published by: zimmerk
Owensboro,KY 04/06/2009 02:53 PM EST

robin, not only does birth control make problems worse, poverty does not necessitate abortion. Women have a higher death rate during abortions than they do during birth. Why do you treat children like objects and property? Why do you have no concern for the true actual health of the mother? Please, read up on what atrocities abortion causes, both for the children and parents.

Published by: robin
Phoenix, AZ USA 04/04/2009 09:23 PM EST

Rate: Regular

To the person who commented on the end of human sacrifice in Mexico. You might want to check the stats on the number of women in Mexico (and all of South America and Central America) who die every year through botched back alley abortions necessitated by poverty, lack of birth control, and lack of legal abortion. Brought to the women of Latin American by your local Catholic oligarchy.

Published by: Pauline
Minnesota 04/04/2009 03:45 PM EST

Why is it that every time a Christian says something negative they are accused of being a bad Christian or a hypocrite, but the non religious don't ever acknowledge all the good that is done by Christians, so could this also be considered hyprocrisy?

Published by: duane kerzic
new brunswick, nj 04/03/2009 10:54 PM EST

Rate: Good

Anyone that knows anything about Mexico knows about Our Lady of Guadalupe. She said she was there in the past, how could she be so ignorant and stupid. Just shows how unqualified and out of her place she is to be Secretary of State.

Published by: Leticia
mo.,usa 04/03/2009 03:38 PM EST

God works in mysterious ways.There is a reason why she was there. Let us be vigilant to continue to pray for those who do not believe in the power of the blessed Mother. That Holy image will be imprinted in her mind and will know she is carrying an unborn Child.our loving Jesus.

Published by: Tony
Pleasanton, CA 04/02/2009 11:19 AM EST

I read many of the comments. It is interesting to note how many people are suggesting that we pray for Hillary. Are we not doing this already? God answers all prayer in His way and in His time. Pray for all of our leaders that they will be (or become)Godly in their leadership, in the truest sense of the word.

Published by: Paul Joseph
Melbourne, Australia 04/02/2009 05:44 AM EST

Rate: Excellent

Koolspringsman said : “Ms Clinton, not being Catholic did not understand was she was viewing. She not being catholic also does not understand pro life issues vs planned parenthood. I think she should get more education in Catholic teachings.”
Pro Life is not exclusively Catholic; it’s not even necessarily a religious issue – hey, it’s a Life issue and should be the natural default position of every person in the world. And re the painting being lowered for Ms Clinton … isn’t that just like Mary – coming down to meet each of us where we are - where we can see her more clearly – if we just make the effort to look!

Published by: Emma
Austin Texas 04/01/2009 06:42 PM EST

Rate: Good

The article indicates it was an unplanned visit. Would any American Catholic know the history behind a famous Greek Orthodox icon? She is not an idiot, just uninformed. There is so much hatred in so many of the comments. This from a community of "Christians." Shame.

Published by: Bernadette Louis-Marie
Mercer, ME USA 04/01/2009 04:16 PM EST

Hilary is to be pitied and prayed for as also all other politicians who are ignorant of the things that matter the most - Eternal Life!!

Published by: john mc alpin
stony point, ny 04/01/2009 03:56 PM EST

I dont even think Mrs Clinton knew who she was looking at.

Published by: Clare
Napa 04/01/2009 01:20 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

I love Hillary Clinton because she is a child of God! I will being praying for her and all people who are in denial. Just take a look in any Nursing handbook or Junior H.S. biology book. I amire Lincoln, Harriet T.,and Schindler who stood up for human life.Fetus means little person or little baby in latin. They are being torn apart in a place which should be the safest place in the world, within it's Mother.I love you all who are ready this with the love of God that burns in my heart. I am praying for you and our most vulnerable.

Clare in Napa...Cheers!

Published by: MAS1916
Denver, CO USA 04/01/2009 01:17 PM EST

This was supposed to be the smartest administration ever. Now our neighbors to the south have another reason to think the US is run by dolts.

Published by: a. daly
odessa,florida,usa 04/01/2009 12:07 PM EST

And this is supposed to be the smartest woman in world?What should we expect from someone who does not seem to have a moral compass in her life.

Published by: James
Santa Paula/CA/USA 04/01/2009 11:39 AM EST

By the way, it's funny that the press so criticized the Pope for not doing research on the internet. What about this? Anyone could have Googled "Our Lady of Guadalupe" and gotten the story.

Published by: James
Santa Paula/CA/USA 04/01/2009 11:37 AM EST

Yes, we should pray for Hillary Clinton. I'm told that she was very fond of Blessed Mother Theresa of Calcutta.

The comments that say that there's nothing unusual about Hillary Clinton not knowing about the image are absurd. Of course she should have known about the image, or at the very least her aides should have informed her. She's the Secretary of State of the United States. You think she doesn't have handlers and people who brief her on the places she visits?

But be that as it may, she didn't know. Let's just hope that the image touches her heart and that she converts. We all are sinners, and we must show love and Christian compassion for even the most bitter enemies of the Faith.

Published by: KW-NashVegas
NashVegas 04/01/2009 01:36 AM EST

Part of the passage, and it was part of the message at church a few weeks ago, also talks about how you will know a tree by the fruit bears. A Reverend at a church I formerly attended once told me when I asked about "judging" others told me that we aren't supposed to judge others but that doesn't stop us from being fruit inspectors! Something to think about. Now, all you liberals go on out and support killing innocent future taxpayers in the womb and sleep well! I'll just pray harder and more often for you.

Published by: P
USA 03/31/2009 09:37 PM EST

May Saint Michael rebuke her, we humbly pray...be our protector. Amen

Published by: robin
phoenix arizona usa 03/31/2009 06:56 PM EST

Rate: Regular

If it was painted by God, I am amazed that God does not have a better artistic technique. Since God knows how the original Mary appeared, it is odd that the image is so lacking in realistic detail. Apparently it is easier for God to create great artists than to produce great art. Or maybe we should get real and acknowledge that this is a representation serving the political/religious goal of drawing indigenous people to the Catholic Church.

Published by: William
Texas/US/America 03/31/2009 04:05 PM EST

Rate: Good

"Judge not lest ye be judged........" So misunderstood and so rapidly deployed by nonbelievers who wish to say and do what they want irresponsibly. Read the Book. God sets limits and provides guidelines. It is a matter of faith that we accept them. The verse reminds us to be sure we have the moral high ground before we chastise another; in essence making the judgement call hypocrite proof. Honestly; if we were not to judge one another then why would God bother to give us a code of behavior? Something to think about..... after all, I am my brother's keeper; to neglect this is a sin in itself.

Published by: QRS
Dallas, TX 03/31/2009 03:44 PM EST

Rate: Regular

People actually believe that a painting miraculously appeared?

Published by: Gomez
Ontario, CA, USA 03/31/2009 02:50 PM EST

Rate: Good

We weren’t all born Mexican or Catholics. Here in the US we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and we think of leprechauns and not of a Saint. We don't know the Irish story. We are not born knowing other countries myths, legends, and beliefs. I think it was admirable and honest to have honored our Lady of Guadalupe with flowers. The question "who painted it?" itself makes it more honest to me because she didn’t research our Lady before honoring her with flowers just to look good in all of the Mexican eyes.

Published by: Gomez
Ontario, CA, USA 03/31/2009 02:40 PM EST

Rate: Regular

I keep reading all these comments and we are all hypocrites. Catholic or not if you can appreciate the respect given to our Lady by someone who is new to her, we are not so CHRISTian at all. I'm probably wrong too because I'm sure you guys are know it alls and have never asked a question that may seem stupid to others. Hillary didn't do anything wrong and abortion is not religious, but it's not her fault if women decide to abort or not. Those that abort will have to settle their actions with GOD when the time comes.

Published by: coldseat
San Antonio, TX USA 03/31/2009 02:38 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

To non-christian (and others complaining about the response on this thread),

You need to read the rest of that passage. It's from John 8:7-12.
After Jesus says that to the men wanting to stone the women, he ask her if anybody has condemed her. She says No and he replies "Neither do I. Go now and sin NO more." The whole purpose of that passage is to teach people that God and God alone can condemn people. We are not to condemn people. But that doesn't not mean that we can not call something sinfull that is objectively speaking sinfull. We can do this and we must do this. This easily has to be the most misunderstood and misused passage in the bible and seamingly the only passage that people who are non Christian know. Hilary Clinton's support for abortion is objectivly sinfull and we can an should say that, we should also oppose it.

To Catholics, it also seems very odd that she (or someone on her staff) wouldn't have researched a little bit about the Image of our Lady before visiting it and risk offending many faithfull Catholics or at least looking uninformed. It was something easy to do on her part, the fact that she didn't says something.

Published by: Gomez
Ontario, CA, USA 03/31/2009 02:31 PM EST

Re:tonto message. Whether you think that Mexico doesn't have a police dept or any military. You should know that there is still honest Mexicans trying to stop the violence and clean the corruption. There is more than violence in Mexico. There are beautiful parts and people. Also, if you want to joke about GOD & our Virgin of Guadalupe by saying "why we don't ask GOD to draw a map of the Cartels". You should be know that people are finally putting their foot forward and want to stop the violence and the corruption. GOD can only help us if we take the first step to help ourselves!! Those that complain about Hillary's question, should be ashamed! Not everyone is born Mexican or Catholic. She took her time to honor our Lady with flowers because she understands that Our Virgin of Guadalupe is who guides us Mexicans and she's where we put our faith apart from GOD. If you don't believe that faith is what guides us, then I don't know what else keeps families going with all this chaos.

Published by: Chris Lang
Leadville CO USA 03/31/2009 01:06 PM EST

Praise the Lord!!

Ignorance of the truth is what keeps so many in the darkness. For whatever reason that Ms. Clinton felt it necessary to go to the Basilica AND ask the question this moment was used by God has a teaching moment. Once the light is turned on the darkness will fade. I will continue to pray for her and all believe they are enlightened and yet condone the killing of innocents.

Published by: a non-christian
Texas 03/31/2009 12:23 PM EST

Rate: Regular

Judge not, lest ye be judged and let thee amoungst you who is free of sin, cast the first stone! (didn't Jesus extoll these virtues of his followers?) Just something I think ya'll need to reflect upon.

Published by: Monica Elizondo
Houston TX USA 03/31/2009 08:22 AM EST

Rate: Regular

Almost every poster has made some rude comment about Hillary's intelligence, beliefs, etc.

So much for good Christians not passing judgment on people...typical hypocrits.

And please don't pray for me -- I pray for myself daily w/o the least bit of hypocrisy dripping off of me.

--Surviving Ex-Catholic

Published by: elcapitan
Wichita Kansas America 03/31/2009 07:21 AM EST

Published by: ChristianSchultz
Atlanta GA 30/03/2009 10:02 AM EST
I cannot believe they would let her speak in this manner.

Where are her aides? This is such an insult to so many on a deep level.

Secretary Clinton owes a huge apology.
*************************

Maybe she should borrow Obama's teleprompter.

Published by: tonto
seattle 03/31/2009 12:20 AM EST

Rate: Bad

Well why doesnt this priest ask God to also paint a map of where the drug dealers and the corrupt people are hiding so the police (ohh MX doenst have a police anymore) or the military (ohh it is corrupt) arrest them!?!?!?!? I guess all hope of MX falls on a painting...

Published by: Richard Stanislawski
Salem 03/31/2009 12:09 AM EST

A rose and a thorn, have you ever wondered at the apparent contradiction? An ackward gracious moment to be overshadowed by the butcher knife award. Oh Hilary, your naiveness is sooo disingeneous.

Published by: David Fore
Fairhope, Alabama 03/30/2009 10:02 PM EST

This lady would have been President! Pray for her, and be glad she does not have a vote for FOCA.

Published by: laura
new zealand 03/30/2009 08:46 PM EST

Rate: Regular

You go Hilary!

It's too bad so many Catholics are brainwashed and don't know how to think for themselves. Just because Senator Clinton may not share your beliefs or knowledge about "all things Catholic" does not make her a bad person or a bad leader. Neither does her conviction that no government should control a woman's right to a legal and safe abortion.

Senator Clinton has fought for universal healthcare and for rights for children and the poor for most of her adult life.

Jesus told us not to judge others unless our slate was clean - and I am astonished at how many Catholic people are so quick to judge others these days. I think God would be upset and disappointed in these Catholics who judge others this quickly but quite proud indeed of Hilary, who is, after all, His child, too.

Published by: Cris Murray
San Diego, CA USA 03/30/2009 08:20 PM EST

This is the Administration that was going to "improve" America's image around the world. How about the arrogance of our Secretary of State not bothering to learn the significance of one of the most respected and revered icons in North and South America which she is visiting to honor, no less! Shame on her!

Published by: cynic
forney, tx 03/30/2009 07:39 PM EST

Still wondering why this murderous woman did not abort her own kid.

Published by: Brian Madsen
Bakersfield, CA 03/30/2009 06:21 PM EST

As a citizen of the United States, I feel as though I should apologize to the rest of the world for the imbesiles we have elected to our most important positions of government and their role in impowering this dolt as a representative of our country. She does not represent the majority of American citizens, there are a lot of good, wholesome people in this country.

Published by: js
usa 03/30/2009 05:25 PM EST

Rate: Bad

As a committed Protestent, please DON'T pray for my conversion!!!

BTW how's that Inquisition thing working out for you?

Published by: Donna
Fort Wayne, IN 03/30/2009 05:18 PM EST

Such ignorance and uncouth behavior from this administration! Do any of them have any class? Or common courtesy?

Published by: Primary
Chicago,IL, USA 03/30/2009 04:49 PM EST

My mischievous side would love to travel back in time and make these words come out of Ms. Clinton's mouth during the 2008 primaries, particularly before the California and Texas primaries! Obama might have wrapped up the nomination long before June! LOL

Published by: Sharon
Canada 03/30/2009 04:40 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

The intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe helped bring about an end to child sacrifice in Mexico. Through Planned Parenthood, the sacrifice of children to the god of convienience and lifestyle continues. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Published by: Dan Mattimore
Buffalo, NY USA 03/30/2009 04:36 PM EST

I hope Mrs. Clinton takes this opportunity to have her staff draw up a one-page research paper on the entire Guadalupe story. Good could finally come from this.

Published by: H.O Allen
Calgary, Alberta, Canada 03/30/2009 04:22 PM EST

Rate: Very Good

Instead of just critizing this women for her ignorannce we need to pray that the Holy Spirit helps to open her heart to the plight of the unborn that she is so dedicated at killing.

Peace!

Published by: Lararmie Hirsch
USA 03/30/2009 04:18 PM EST

Rate: Excellent

The ignorance of this woman is astounding, and this article is hilarious. She visits a holy place acting as if she has any kind of respect for it, then performs an act of reverence with the flowers, and yet, knows nothing about the place she's visiting. So typical for politicians. Particularly the Clintons.

I only wonder, when Msgr. Monroy said, "God," was it a response to her question, or an expletive due to the sheer shock of the situation?

I think a little of both.

L.H.

Published by: Diane Gaudin
Dickinson, Texas USA 03/30/2009 02:33 PM EST

I am totally dismayed at the ignorance of Mrs. Clinton. But then I guess I shouldn't be. Ever the politician, she is placating the people by participating in something she doesn't believe in and complimenting the people on something she knows or cares nothing about. The fact that she went there so uninformed, for the second time, is about as insulting an attitude as you can get. I can only hope and pray that since she has been there twice she sees something in our Blessed Lady of Guadalupe that will soften her heart and she will stop promoting the murder of our innocent babies.

Published by: Carlo
Illinois 03/30/2009 02:30 PM EST

It was a fair question. She didn't know who painted it. Neither did they.

Published by: Molly Beckwith
Michigan 03/30/2009 02:08 PM EST

Obviously Mrs. Clinton's staff failed to brief her on the history of the place she was visiting. If you are not informed as to the significance of where you are - you should not use it as a 'photo op'. With her pro-life history - it was a joke that she was there at all.

Published by: BILL MARTIN
CHICAGO,IL 03/30/2009 01:46 PM EST

YOU WOULD THINK THAT SOMEONE IN HER LARGE STAFF WOULD OF AT LEAST PROMPTED HER ON THE FACTS OF THE IMAGE ON THE TILMA. JUST PROVES LIBERALISM IS A MENTAL DISORDER.......

Published by: Cheryl Carlson
Big Lake, MN 03/30/2009 01:45 PM EST

I pray that our Blessed Mother will change the heart of Mrs. Clinton and all the rest of them that support abortion.

Published by: div4gold
WA 03/30/2009 01:44 PM EST

What would one expect of Hillary regarding something she has had absolutely no understanding of. Of course a Republican would have been crucified.

Published by: John Bowden
Syracuse, NY, United States 03/30/2009 01:44 PM EST

Perhaps the first exposure will prompt an examination of the second! We must continue to ask God to work in the hearts of people like Mrs. Clinton - maybe this is His subtle Hand?

Published by: Marie Betmeng
Alexandria, SD USA 03/30/2009 01:15 PM EST

If only, Sec. Clinton is touched and understands the message of Fatima, she could help change some immoral issues in the USA.

Published by: ROBERT SCHELL
Gulf Shores 03/30/2009 12:54 PM EST

Mrs. Clinton ment well I guess but you would think she would polish up on the history of such a special treat as that.

Published by: Mary
New Braunfels, TX 03/30/2009 12:42 PM EST

This is so sad. This woman is spreading the same poison that Margaret Sanger spread and feels good about it. There is something very wrong here.

Published by: Ursula Koslowski
Winchester, MA 03/30/2009 12:24 PM EST

If she only knew!

Published by: Robert Grijalva
Adelanto CA USA 03/30/2009 12:17 PM EST

Lord help us these are the people who are supposed to be in charge. We will pay for our sins.

Published by: Steven
St Petersburg, FL USA 03/30/2009 12:10 PM EST

How can someone who has seen so much in this world STILL be so blind? Hillary Clinton just doesn't get it. May almighty God have mercy on her soul.

Published by: Carlyle Williams
Clinton,NC 03/30/2009 12:06 PM EST

What amazes me is the number of "CATHOLICS" who reguard these folks as wonderful people , when they are in great need of prayer as are trhe same folks. Pray and prepare for Easter Joyu and Good Friday repentance.

Published by: Rose
Springfield/VA/USA 03/30/2009 10:59 AM EST

Does Mrs. Clinton know that Our Lady of Guadalupe is the protector of the unborn?

Published by: Steve
Washington, DC 03/30/2009 10:57 AM EST

Why are we not surprised by her question...?

Published by: Boyan Smith
West Palm Beach, Fl 03/30/2009 10:56 AM EST

Ask your Bishop, your priests and all Catholics to pray the rosary to convert the Clintons, Obamas, and leaders of the world. Although, if only the Pope would consecrate Russia to Mary's Immaculate Heart, as requested at Fatima, keep praying for that too. Our faith holds the key to peace on earth.

Published by: Joe
Atlanta Ga 03/30/2009 10:55 AM EST

WOW!!!! We are well represented now aren't we.

Published by: Frank Maggio
New Yory 03/30/2009 10:40 AM EST

Hillary should go into hiding!

Published by: John M.
Decatur, IL 03/30/2009 10:15 AM EST

Oh darn.....really. And all those years I thought is was Pablo Picasso.

Published by: ChristianSchultz
Atlanta GA 03/30/2009 10:02 AM EST

I cannot believe they would let her speak in this manner.

Where are her aides? This is such an insult to so many on a deep level.

Secretary Clinton owes a huge apology.

Published by: estquodest.com
Cleveland, OH, USA 03/30/2009 10:01 AM EST

You couldn't make this one up regardless of how you feel about H. R. Clinton.

Published by: Rose Mary
Jacksonville, Fl. U.S 03/30/2009 09:59 AM EST

This could be part of Our Lady's TRIUMPH..that She promised at Fatima.
Hillary is a woman, a mother... and has been damaged by this culture the same way Margaret Sanger was damaged.
Father FORGIVE them, for they know not what they do...is what Jesus said from the Cross. This Good Friday will hopefully find God leaving His Image on the heart of Hillary Clinton and the American People.

Published by: Thomas Athanasius
Syracuse, NY 03/30/2009 09:51 AM EST

And this is the smartest woman alive?

Published by: J. Houser
St. Paul, MN 03/30/2009 09:46 AM EST

You would think Hillary would have done a little reasearch on the matters she was to participate in. The woman is ignorant of other religions. How sad and embarrasing!

Published by: Lisa H.
St. Paul, MN USA 03/30/2009 09:29 AM EST

Unbelievable, yet sadly, not surprising. The irony of this story and the notice of Sec. Clinton receiving the Margaret Sanger award is almost too much to bear. Pray, pray, pray!

Published by: SVH
Tampa, FL/USA 03/30/2009 09:21 AM EST

I am not shocked by Hillary Clinton's ignorance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. How very sad for Hillary, and us, as she is our Secretary of State! Pray for intercession through Our Lady for our conversion from abortion (the "culture of death") and all other evils that erode society and ultimately the family, which is the foundation of all society.

Published by: Joe
CIncinnati, OH USA 03/30/2009 09:20 AM EST

Like Hillary, I am not a Catholic. So I am left wondering what the fuss is all about. Until I had read this article, I had never heard of the visions and image discussed. So, I think Madame Secretary deserves a break. However, If this were Condoleeza Rice, or former President Bush, the media and the libs would be apoplectic in their condemnation of the insensitivity and lack of cultural understanding. Since it was a democrat secretary making the gaffe, it is largely ignored.

Published by: Therese
Portland, Oregon 03/30/2009 08:57 AM EST

Praise God for this opportunity to ask for Hillary's conversion at the throne of God. St. Juan Diego, pray for us. Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

Published by: Libertarian_Thinker
Chester County, PA 03/30/2009 08:57 AM EST

After observing it for a while, Mrs. Clinton asked “who painted it?”

…and she is supposed to be the smartest woman in the world!

Leaving the basilica half an hour later, Mrs. Clinton told some of the Mexicans gathered outside to greet her, “you have a marvelous virgin!”

…“You have a marvelous virgin!”. I thought Mrs. Clinton claimed to be a devout Christian; would not that make Mary, her "Virgin" too?

Published by: Pauli
Ohio 03/30/2009 08:44 AM EST

You can't make this kind of thing up.

Published by: N.W. Johnson
Gainesville, Fla., USA 03/30/2009 08:43 AM EST

What did you expect? Knowledge about anything outside Washington?
Get Real!

Published by: Don
Punta Gorda FL 03/30/2009 08:17 AM EST

This women is absolutely clueless. And she represents the USA. God help us.

Published by: Gino
Dayton, OH 03/30/2009 08:11 AM EST

Madam Secretary should either get better background researchers or read what they give her.

Published by: Angeline Martin
Pennington,NJ USA 03/30/2009 08:02 AM EST

Mrs. Clinton was mistaken when she said"You have a marvelous virgin." She should have said we have a marvelous virgin. Obviously she is not a christian.

Published by: Jean McGovern
Margate, NJ, USA 03/30/2009 07:57 AM EST

So happy Mrs Clinton is learning more about the Catholic religion. It can only be a positive. Don't you think?

Published by: J.M. Bondy
Waterford MI USA 03/30/2009 06:56 AM EST

"Father, forgive them they know not what they are doing."

Published by: Barbara
norton Ohio US 03/30/2009 06:45 AM EST

I pray that the Blessed Mother will open the eyes of Mrs. Clinton and all other government officials so they see the grave sin in obortion.

Published by: Theresa Foster
Cortland, NY 13045 03/30/2009 06:30 AM EST

Our Blessed Mother was probably so glad to see her wayward daughter. I am sure she is praying for her as we all should be.

Published by: John Ghering
Franklin, Pa. USA 03/30/2009 05:01 AM EST

Pray that our Blessed Mother may touch the heart of Mrs Clinton. I have pity, upon learning of Mrs CLinton's ignorance.

Published by: John Phillips
Hyde Park/NY/USA 03/30/2009 12:23 AM EST

God works in ways we know not.

Published by: Jean Hollopeter
Boron California, USA 03/29/2009 11:47 PM EST

This administrations attempts at diplomacy are pathetic. They display their ignorance about matters of faith and devotion. To try to pretend that Hillary representing herself or our government can show respect to the moral values of the church and then go to receive the Margaret Sanger Award is insulting to faith and our intelligence.

Published by: William P Murphy
United States 03/29/2009 10:44 PM EST

Yes, we have a beatiful Virgin, who said yes to God and carried our Lord and Saviour in her womb.

When our Lady appeared to St. Juan Diego, she appeared as a native aztec who was pregnant with Jesus.

I hope Mrs. Clinton has had a conversion experience.

I pray that the culture of death will be converted into a culture of life.

All issues are null and void of purpose or meaning if life in the womb is destroyed.
Let the babies live.

Planned Parenthood is a promoter of the culture of death. They are the number one provider of abortion services in the United States.

We pray for the conversion of Planned Parenthood, from an organization that promotes death, to an organization that promotes true parenthood and promotes the sanctity of all life at all stages, born and unborn.

Sincerely,
Bill Murphy

Published by: Maryanne
Pittsburgh 03/29/2009 09:45 PM EST

I am thankful for the chuckle. At least this comment is not as ignorant as her husbands comment that embryonic stem cell research is okay since the fertilized egg cannot become a living thing. He said no one should have a problem with this since the fertilized egg is not a living thing. These two are so out of touch, may God bless them.

Published by: Cynthia
Southfield, MI 03/29/2009 09:27 PM EST

We must continue to pray to Our Lady for the conversion of all. May Mrs. Clinton's encounter with the Virgin of Guadalupe change her heart so that she becomes an advocate for life.

Published by: Magdlyn A. Olander
Casselberry,Fl 32707 03/29/2009 09:18 PM EST

Seeing the picture of Hillary Clinton near the Tilma makes me think that at Hillary's death bed, I know the Virgin Mother will come to her and ask her if she accepts her Son as her Lord and Savior and I do believe that these visits will melt her heart from the sins that she stands for publicly. God forgive her for she knows not what she is doing. I pray for grace for her to admit the truth in life issues. Where sin abounds, grace abounds greater! My prayer is that in her deepest moment of despair, when she sees her empty life, she will reach out to Jesus through Mary and she will also remember the words that Mother Theresa spoke to both her and her husband about life issues. When her father was dying and brought to the hospital, she realized about universal health care, that he would have just laid in a corner on a stretcher without care beause of his age
and not worth saving. When something affects you directly, suddenly our perspective changes. He who humbles himself shall be exalted, he who exalts hiself shall be humbled. Jesus, Mary save her soul, she is your child.

Published by: VIRGINIA BYER
Greensburg, Pa. USA 03/29/2009 08:57 PM EST

Pity Mrs. Clinton was so blind she could not see the "VIRGIN" and the truth of the ONE who painted Her. The true meaning of the Child she was caring within her womb. Mrs Clinton was more interested in receiving her award and spreading Planned Parenthood worldwide.

Published by: Rita Schneider
N.Y.N.Y. USA 03/29/2009 08:51 PM EST

Hillary Clinton was in Mexico City by no accident as Our Lady of Guadalupe had other plans for her. How wonderful that she went to the Basilica and stopped to see Our Lady.
This was planned by Our Lady and one day you will see that Hillary will have a changed heart as her conversion will begin.

Published by: steve
alexandria 03/29/2009 08:30 PM EST

has this story been confirmed

Published by: John
La Verne 03/29/2009 07:58 PM EST

The Secretary of State dosen't have a clue.

Published by: Whittington
laura 03/29/2009 07:33 PM EST

WHAT A TEERIBLE OFFENSE TO Our Lady that the horror of abortion is so accepted inThe USA and around the world. God help us.

Published by: Henry Kahlich
Houston, TX, USA 03/29/2009 07:23 PM EST

This occurred just before Clinton's visit to Houston to attend a Planned Parenthood banquet attended by 800. Outside in protest were 990 prayerful protesters dressed in red. Not one major TV station covered this protest except for the local Fox station.

Published by: ann09
Wing,Al. USA 03/29/2009 07:16 PM EST

No one will ever be allowed to tell the smartest person in the world anything!!!We little people should know this!!Should'nt we??

Published by: Jean Cook
Ormond Beach, FL 32174 03/29/2009 07:08 PM EST

I will pray that Our Lady of Guadalupe will touch Hilary's heart and bring about a conversion.

Published by: Betty Tange
Bennington,VT USA 03/29/2009 06:00 PM EST

Maybe there is still hope for Hillary if we keep praying through Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Published by: Linda West
Chicago Heights, IL, USA 03/29/2009 05:47 PM EST

If she's not Catholic, how is she supposed to know the story of Juan Diego? Even though I don't agree with her stance on abortion, I do think it was nice of her to bring flowers to put before the painting. That's a positive reflection of her character and maybe a hopeful sign the Our Lady will touch her heart someday.

Published by: Mariam
canada 03/29/2009 05:25 PM EST

Her husband Bill Clinton stated on Larry King that using 'embryonic' stem cells does not kill babies. 'No babies there' he said. Someone should tell them what happens when conception takes place, just like someone told her about Our Lady of Guadaloupe's story. Talk about ignorant Catholics.

Published by: Margaret Rolen
Hermiston,OR,USA 03/29/2009 05:19 PM EST

The disconnect between Hilary Clinton's brain cells-----"You have a marvelous virgin." and "Grand award from Planned Barrenhood." This is her politics. No soul, just politics. May God help her save her soul.

Published by: CincyMom
Cincinnati, Ohio 03/29/2009 05:14 PM EST

Is this a JOKE? Clinton visits Our Lady of Guadalupe, the protector of the unborn, and then later that night she received the Margaret Sanger award planned parenthoods (the baby killing machine) greatest honor?????

Published by: Russ
Milwaukee, WI, USA 03/29/2009 04:33 PM EST

Right up there with the "reset button" for the Russians and the DVD's for the British. Bush is looking like Einstein compared to these amateurs.

Published by: Mary Guardiola
Royal Oak, MI 03/29/2009 04:27 PM EST

HILLARY CLINTON WHILE IN MEXICO ASK, WHO PAINTED THE FAMOUS IMAGE OF OUR LADY.

Published by: Beth
Mobile, Alabama, USA 03/29/2009 04:08 PM EST

What an utter and complete humiliation to our country. I cannot believe that this woman is Secretary of State! She completely rejects the spiritual significance of this pregnant teenage mother, painted by GOD...receiving an award, that very night, from those who would have sought to slaughter this preborn baby, had Mary lived in our time.

Published by: Edward A. Kuchta
Countryside, IL. United States of America 03/29/2009 04:03 PM EST

No comment at this time.

Published by: Anthony Mangan
CDA ID. USA 03/29/2009 03:54 PM EST

The woman is so worldly and so well read, she should have kept quiet and asked Harry Reid or Obama when she got home. Perhaps Nancy the big Catholic knows the answer.

Published by: Catherine
Manistee/MI/USA 03/29/2009 03:40 PM EST

What total irony. Former First Lady, now Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton begins the day viewing Our Lady of Guadalupe, dissing God, and caps it all off by being awarded the The Margaret Sanger (It IS O.K. to Murder Your Children) Award.

About what you would expect from a Clinton.

Published by: Elizabeth
IL 03/29/2009 03:37 PM EST

Hillary showed her ignorance. I hope Msgr. Monroy instructed her about the image and explained to her the apparition to Juan Diego. It's sad that she's getting that Margaret Sanger award. Hopefully the visit to the Basilica will have made a long-lasting impression on her and bring about a conversion of heart for Mrs. Clinton.

Published by: Ann deAvila
Queensbury, NY USA 03/29/2009 03:11 PM EST

I wouldn't expect her to know the story behind the image on the cloak and her question was not unusual. I only hope that some of the sanctity of the shrine rubbed off on her and left an indelible impression. Mary does wonderful work!!

Published by: Margarita
El Paso, Texas 03/29/2009 03:06 PM EST

This is typical of someone who has no reverence, and is not properly informed. We'll forgive her; but when she goes to a Muslim nation, she'd best be better informed.

Published by: Mary
Forest Lake, MN USA 03/29/2009 02:49 PM EST

If you were impressed by our Virgin, why do you still think abortion is OK. Abortion takes a life that is precious in God's eyes and Mary's eyes.

Published by: Arline T. Kendrick
Daytona Beach, FL-USA 03/29/2009 02:44 PM EST

Hopefully Father explained how Our Lady was pregnant in Her miraculous Image, although I highly doubt it would make any difference to the likes of Mrs. Clinton, another big advocate of baby killing!

Published by: ted
memphis, tn, u.s.a. 03/29/2009 02:37 PM EST

Rate: Regular

"miraculously imprinted", yeah, sure!!

just like the five tons of wood from the "true cross" residing in church, monastaries and convents across the world?

the legends of he faithful are precious, but not necessarily TRUE in the way we would say "true" today!!

Published by: Sheila
Brookfield, WI USA 03/29/2009 02:31 PM EST

I would hope that she would question WHY Msgr. Monroy told her that "God" painted it.

The most baffling thing about the whole "Clinton as Secretary of State and Obama as President" is that basically, Catholics (and other "Christians") voted them, and that whole administration, into office to work their evil on the most innocent and vulnerable. I would say they were fooled by the Evil One. What has become of our Catholic people? So uninformed and lost to the truths and works of evil doers.

Published by: Cynthia Fackler
Glenside, PA U.S.A. 03/29/2009 01:42 PM EST

We can always hope that the Blessed Mother will be an inspiration to Mrs. Clinton so she will turn from her anti-life policies.
My son, a committed Catholic, wonder if the roses wilted immediately!!! (couldn't resist sending that.)

Published by: kathryn l'esperance
clinton township,MI 03/29/2009 01:42 PM EST

If our Lady of G.miraculously appear on the tilma of Juan Diego, just think what she can do for Hilary Clinton.All our Lady asks of us is to pray, fast and alms giving for the conversion of sinners especially for people in a position of authority who have the power to make a difference. This visit was not an accident. Pray for Hilary! kathy

Published by: JoAnn
Utica,NY USA 03/29/2009 01:34 PM EST

Maybe the Virgin of Guadalupe will convert her to Jesus

Published by: westernPA50
USA 03/29/2009 01:15 PM EST

How utterly, utterly, embarrassing. I don't fault Hillary (a non-Catholic) for not knowing about the miracle, but come on lady, you are Secretary of State, do your homework!!!!!!

Published by: Janice Robertson
Winter Haven 03/29/2009 01:02 PM EST

I can understand why there are no comments on this story. Everyone must be struck silent at the stupidity of our Secretary of State.

Published by: Debbie Guidi
Naperville IL USA 03/29/2009 12:49 PM EST

This is the 3rd faux-pas by Mrs. Clinton since becoming Sec of State. I don't know her religion, but maybe she will get the point that it might be a good idea to study up a bit on the areas that you will be visiting. She may have asked the "who painted it" question out of genuine (sp?) ignorance, but she needs to do some homework from now on. I'll pray for her.

Published by: Mickey Casavant
St. Albert, Alberta, Canada 03/29/2009 12:47 PM EST

Even if Hilary Clinton's comment is only a hint of understanding and belief, it is still a gift from God for her comments to the people of the Americas.

Published by: hector
maudlinville, fl 03/29/2009 12:36 PM EST

Dear Hillary

Obviously nobody painted it. Like the big bang, it just happened one day. First it wasn't here, then it was. Simple, huh?

Published by: Margie of Sacramento
Carmichael, CA 03/29/2009 12:29 PM EST

Invincible ignorance?

Our Lady of Guadalupe, please intercede for the fools who are running America. Open their hearts, open their eyes that the truth of God may penetrate deeply and convict them of the harm they are inflicting upon Christianity with their policies of death.

Published by: Shyron M. Beavers
USA 03/29/2009 12:22 PM EST

Wow! "O's" policy teams "experience" restoring America's credibility a gaffe a day! Change? Hope? Ready for...One term!

Published by: JAB
Chicago/IL/USA 03/29/2009 12:14 PM EST

Obviously, she did not do her homework before visitiong the shrine, or perhaps, she did not believe what would be clear in her prior research on the shrine that the Artist Is God, and that ivestigations explain it no other way!

Published by: Kathleen Martin
San Francisco, Ca 03/29/2009 12:10 PM EST

Its sad to consider how many Catholics, or those who perceive themselves as Catholics voted Obama/Clinton into office. This includes the clergy!

Published by: Dan
Santa Fe/NM/US 03/29/2009 12:08 PM EST

I wonder if her 2nd question was 'who's God?'

Published by: Teresa
DeQuincy, LA, USA 03/29/2009 12:08 PM EST

I'm surprised that the "painting" didn't fall on her head.

Published by: Mislinay
Oxnard, Ca 03/29/2009 12:00 PM EST

She needs to study countries a bit more than she has before she visits them. This is not the first "foot in the mouth" moment and hopefully she will learn from it.

Published by: Brent
San Francisco, CA 03/29/2009 11:45 AM EST

I find her statement of "YOU have a marvelous virgin" interesting. It's sad that so many people think of things as "yours" and "mine." The Virgin Mary is here to guide everyone regardless of country, ethnicity, or practiced religion. It reminds me of Bill Clinton's aid, upon seeing an air force jet on his inauguration and declaring, "Those are our jets now." When will people understand that the love of Jesus Christ extends to everyone, not just those who believe?

Published by: Margaret Boker
Olmsted Twp. 03/29/2009 11:40 AM EST

He has confused the proud in their hearts.

Published by: Gene Turner
NJ. USA 03/29/2009 11:28 AM EST

I am pleasantly surprised by how understanding of our faith a member of the Obama Administration can be. I am also disheartened that she is accepting an award from Planned Parenthood.

Published by: Anne Cuthill
Calgary Ab Canada 03/29/2009 11:26 AM EST

This gesture of Hillary Clinton maybe the saving of the USA and conversion. May our dear Blessed Mother protect us. Anne

Published by: M Zimmerman
Dayton/Ohio/US 03/29/2009 11:13 AM EST

Dear Mother Mary, in the name of Charity, by all that is Holy and Good, by the gift of Life itself and the Life given freely by Jesus Himself, so that we may have life, may this be a powerful night of transformation, deliverance and healing; may TRUTH stand mighty and tall. As St. Paul was knocked from his horse and became a mighty voice for God, in this year of St. Paul, may Hillary be knocked from hers and become a mighty voice for LIFE!!!

Published by: MoMo
nyc, usa 03/29/2009 11:07 AM EST

worlds smartest eugenicist!

Published by: Hunter Paalman
Walnut Creek CA USA 03/29/2009 11:03 AM EST

Let it be known far and wide: LIBERALS ARE CLUELESS ABOUT GOD AND HIS WORKS. Amen.

Published by: Robert
San Francisco 03/29/2009 11:02 AM EST

Mexicans are still objectified as brainless little indigenous people when the writer says "Mrs. Clinton told some of the Mexicans gathered outside." If Mrs. Clinton were speaking to Germans or Italians, the crowd would not have been characterized by their nationality. Was every single person in the crowd Mexican? Did the writer take a poll? It would have been clear to whom Mrs. Clinton was speaking if the writer had said, Mrs. Cling spoke to those gathered outside.

Published by: Fabain
Holmes Beach, Fla 03/29/2009 11:02 AM EST

I can hardly wait till she gets to Rome and observes aboutthat paint by the number ceiling

Published by: Judy
Slayton, MN USA 03/29/2009 10:34 AM EST

Mrs. Clinton:

I thank God that he lead you to our spiritual Mother. Hopefully, this encounter will work miracles regarding ending aboration in the USA and the world. Mother Mary pray for us.

Published by: kathy
chicago 03/29/2009 10:05 AM EST

Why do I have the feeling that if she went to visit a buddhist or hindu shrine in some other part of the world she would have made sure she was thoroughly briefed on what she was about to view. She certainly wouldn't want to offend would she??

Published by: Mary Stewart
Orange,Tx Usa 03/29/2009 10:02 AM EST

For those of us who have seen "the marvelous Virgin" Hilliary will be in for a few gentle changes, know what I mean?

Published by: morninmist
USA 03/29/2009 10:02 AM EST

White roses. very nice.

Published by: k morgan
mundelein,il,usa 03/29/2009 09:54 AM EST

wow...this woman is scary!!! then she gets an award from baby killers??? "unreal"

Published by: e sukley
harrisburg, pa 03/29/2009 09:20 AM EST

i will pray much (esp. to Mary)for Hillary.

Published by: Chris
Washington, DC 20001 03/29/2009 09:17 AM EST

She may be "intelligent" because she supports left-wing causes and went to Yale, but in reality she is a terrible manager who got to where she is because she stayed with a lying, cheating husband. She just adds to this administration's perception gap - perception that they are not quite ready for prime time.

Published by: Elm
GR, MI USA 03/29/2009 09:05 AM EST

"you have a marvelous virgin!”

Was she speaking of the "painting" or the person, who is her Mother also?

Published by: Hugh Glass
Chicago 03/29/2009 09:03 AM EST

I understand that the world's smartest woman quipped to Msgr. Monoy, "Funny, She doen't look Mexican".

Published by: Donna Berte
Springfield, IL 03/29/2009 08:51 AM EST

I don't think it is a coincidence that Clinton made an unexpected stop at the shrine. Our prayers to the BVM are being answered. I LOVE the fact that Clinton was anywhere NEAR the tilma. Keep the prayers for our new leaders going. Let God and the Blessed Mother "work" in them. It will take time, but let's keep the prayers going.

Published by: jennifer
tennessee 03/29/2009 08:22 AM EST

the irony, the irony! She's receiving an award from a baby killing agency after just visiting a shrine dedicated to the Virgin? Does she HAVE no sense of irony? Or is she just stupid? Hit "reset"!

Published by: John
Decatur, IL 03/29/2009 08:12 AM EST

Go figure!

Published by: Paul Vibe
Powell, Wy USA 03/29/2009 07:40 AM EST

This only confirms that this woman is really clueless when away from her handlers.

Published by: Vin
Ilion/ny/usa 03/29/2009 07:07 AM EST

Talk about going from one extreme to the other! Between Obama and Hillary, there is so much secularism that it's scary. If we come out of this administration with any sense of morality it will be a MIRACLE!! Nuff said.

Published by: Frank
Washington, Pa 03/29/2009 07:00 AM EST

She looks but does not see. She listens but does not hear.

Published by: Kevin
Hampton VA 03/29/2009 06:20 AM EST

I'm not fan of Hillary Clinton... but it does look painted. Has there ever been tests done on it?
Not to say that God couldn't make a painting... but of Mary?
She is was just a young woman that God used to fulfill His plan.

Published by: THE CRITIC
USA 03/29/2009 04:00 AM EST

Ignorance must be bliss for her...

Published by: skylights
Mission, KS USA 03/29/2009 03:58 AM EST

"Exposing media bias," eh? Uh-huh. Right. You bet.

Published by: diane
milwaukee, wi 03/29/2009 03:00 AM EST

What irony! She visits a shrine to the one who gave birth to the giver of life, and then proceeds to get the highest award from an organization that holds life worthless.
Typical convictionless liberal!

Published by: Margaret L
Canada 03/29/2009 02:57 AM EST

tsk tsk Hilary. You go to this holy place without reading up on it's history and ask a very silly question. I would not give you any award except the "dah award".

Published by: Sean
Oregon 03/29/2009 02:23 AM EST

This was posted to a newsgroup I read. Apparantly, Hillary isn't the only one who doesn't know; someone should clue the Msgr in that according to the story, Mary imprinted the image, not "god".

Published by: terryhoare
griffith.new sth.wales.australia 03/29/2009 01:28 AM EST

It is a Catholic ,'Act of Mercy' to instruct the ignorant', so, the
more important consideration is; does Hilary know Who created her?

Published by: Dave
Provo/Utah/USA 03/29/2009 12:55 AM EST

... and SHE was the more qualified of the two top Dems running for Pres??

Any Catholic voting for Obama was not HONESTLY both -- I hope they're happy w/ the most pro-abortion POtuS ever.

Published by: Paddy
Camarillo/CA/USA 03/28/2009 11:57 PM EST

Why was she given the invitation to view in the first place? When will we all learn?

Published by: KT
Las Vegas/NV/USA 03/28/2009 11:00 PM EST

Great story. It should especially mean a lot in Houston. The Holy Spirit works in wonderous ways. Let us hope for discernment in the eyes of citizens.

Published by: SocraticGadfly
Dallas, Texas, USDA 03/28/2009 10:56 PM EST

It has NO "mysterious properties."

Published by: David
usa 03/28/2009 10:46 PM EST

I think it's time to say a Hail Mary.

Published by: frances marievincent
NY, NY, USA 03/28/2009 10:37 PM EST

I hope Mrs. Clinton comes to believe what we Catholics believe. She will then know why the slaughter of the innocence in so wrong.

Published by: Anne
Albany NY 03/28/2009 10:05 PM EST

Sooo, let me get this straight...She stands before the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the unborn on Thursday. Then she heads north to Texas on Friday and receives the MARGARET SANGER AWARD. Is this woman a Christian or just a herod-esque politician who likes to be on every side of the issue?

Published by: Kris Viens
Kenai, AK 03/28/2009 09:46 PM EST

How sad that our Sect. of State was not aware that the image was miraculous. How sad as well that she could not claim this wonderful mother as her own. Maybe, Our Lady will grant her insight and she too will have a change of heart and not recieve the horrible award from Planned parenthood.

Published by: Brian
Dallas Texas USA 03/28/2009 09:21 PM EST

We must pray for people like Hillary Clinton. Her spirit is darkened in a cloud of ignorance, like most people on the left.

Published by: Susan Barnes
Elko, NV. USA 03/28/2009 09:16 PM EST

What an outrage! I will pray that Our Lady will soften Mrs. Clinton's heart as to the atrosity of abortion.

Published by: American
any town USA 03/28/2009 08:47 PM EST

Please dear Lord help us all. These are the people running the country. God help us!!!

Published by: Peppy
St. Louis, Mo USA 03/28/2009 08:39 PM EST

Maybe the Virgin Mary will touch Hillary's heart. Let us pray for that!

Published by: Ralph Woods
Avondale Arizona 03/28/2009 08:30 PM EST

How embarrassing are our heads of government in their ignorance.

Published by: min
nm 03/28/2009 08:26 PM EST

I am sick of the catholic church even entaining these baby killers

Published by: PrayForOurNation
Batavia, IL 03/28/2009 08:21 PM EST

How embarassing for Mrs. Clinton, and for all of us, who have her as Sec. of State. Why wasn't she briefed before she went? I hope those who heard her comment at the end, told her, "Yes, she is a marvelous mother to us all, and she is the Patron Saint of the Americas! She blesses all of us!" But, they may truely have muttered under their breaths....."Guess it's time to go get your "award" from Planned Parenthood.

Published by: Mike Noonan
Jefferson, WI, USA 03/28/2009 08:15 PM EST

Wouldn't you think she would check out some details beforehand?
I wonder if Pelosi, Kennedy, Kerry, et al,
would know?!

Published by: Janet
Austin, Texas 03/28/2009 08:14 PM EST

My first thought was, "Did she really say that?" and my second thought is, "Why haven't people been more critical of her extreme insensitivity?" She knew that Catholics believe that this is a miraculous image sent by God. She is a very smart lady that was properly briefed prior to her visit. I am saddened and embarrassed for our Lord and our Mother.

Published by: Jeanette Stengel
Geneva, NE., USA 03/28/2009 08:12 PM EST

I am convert to the Catholic faith of 35 yrs. Mrs. Clinton needs to be reminded that the Virgin is her's, too. It's sad to hear she'll be awarded the highest honor from Planned Parenthood. Our Lady Patroness of the Unborn, please pray for her and all of us.

Published by: Maureen
Waterford, NY 03/28/2009 08:01 PM EST

I'm glad Mrs. Clinton visited the Basilica. May Our Lady of Guadalupe convert all people and politicians to be protectors of human life. In Christ's name I ask this...AMEN.

Published by: Donna B.
Lisle, IL, USA 03/28/2009 07:56 PM EST

The irony of first visiting Our Lady of Guadalupe and then planned parenthood. May God protect us.

Published by: Trish
Mukwonago, WI USA 03/28/2009 07:42 PM EST

I hope Mrs. Clinton's heart has been touched by the image of Our Lady and that the visit makes a difference in personal decisions and choices she makes in the future.

Published by: Kathleen
Missouri 03/28/2009 07:18 PM EST

I am sick after reading this article, how can someone be so blind. God have mercy on us all.

Published by: Richard Satriale
Gap, PA, USA 03/28/2009 07:06 PM EST

All politics aside, this was only a harmless faux pas from someone who was doing her best to be respectful during her visit. Loving people can overlook this one.

Published by: Janice Brown
Palm Desert/CA/USA 03/28/2009 06:34 PM EST

It's wonderful that we have a Sectry of State who is so illinformed. And she visited the old Basicilla, too! Hopefully all of our brothers & sisters of Spanish blood will stop applauding her appointment. JB

Published by: Chuck Maschi
New Jersey USA 03/28/2009 06:06 PM EST

Just keep reminding yourself: Hillary Clinton is the "smartest person in America".

Published by: Luis Howard for the Howard Family
Sahuarita/Arizona/USA 03/28/2009 06:00 PM EST

JMJ

Can we not see that these people are such opportunists, they are so phony. Flowers from the "American people" indeed. As if she were capable of any sincere devotion towards or understanding of Our Holy Virgencita.

Published by: Allen D. Rutledge
Powder Springs, GA/USA 03/28/2009 05:54 PM EST

I'm not sure we should expect anything more from her. When someone is a humanist, they never see the hand of God in anything

Published by: Odile Williams
The Villages, Florida 03/28/2009 05:33 PM EST

This visit was a sign of respect.
May Our Lady guide Hillary Clinton.

Published by: wells
ky, usa 03/28/2009 05:30 PM EST

And shes the secretary of state of the U.S.A ?

Published by: Sparky
USA 03/28/2009 05:24 PM EST

Wouldn't you think some state dept. staff person would advise Clinton on the image she was about to see? What a very dumb question to ask Msgr. Monroy.

Published by: Michael
Boynton Beach FL 03/28/2009 05:17 PM EST

I honestly believe Hillary has no clue nor will she the next time she visits and probably asks the same question.

Published by: Kathi
Bethany/OK/USA 03/28/2009 05:11 PM EST

I truly feel sorry for Hillary Clinton apparently Our Blessed Mother did not make much of an impression on her when she visited the old Basilica in 1979. How thoughtless of her to admit her ignorance to Msgr. Monroy. One would have thought that planning to visit the Basilica again, she would have done some review on it before embarrassing herself with such a statement. But then why would she want to clutter her mind with Our Lady's Miracle in Mexico when she herself is touted as Queen defender of ABORTION which is contrary to Our Ladies work in Mexico. Being slated to receive the Margaret Sanger Award, the highest honor of the Abortion movement here in the USA, must make Hillary feel vindicated for her stand and perhaps helps afford her the path for a clear conscience on the killing of millions of unborn babies.
What honor is there in any award, especially for support of Abortion, which is contrary to the will of God, His daughter Mary, the mother of His Divine Son and the Son Jesus Christ Himself.

Published by: Dolores
USA 03/28/2009 04:48 PM EST

Mary, touch Hillary's heart and mind. May God save her and others like her.

Published by: Art
Lake Wylie, SC 03/28/2009 04:46 PM EST

Mrs. Clinton, as usual, didn't do her homework.

Published by: john bills
syracuse ny usa 03/28/2009 04:43 PM EST

God protect us from the Clinton's. AMEN !

Published by: mariens
Brillion.WI USA 03/28/2009 02:39 PM EST

When faith is missing!!!..God is ready for one and all in the temple> knock and it will be open, Mary we pray for Hillary.

Published by: Joel
Fullerton, CA USA 03/28/2009 02:13 PM EST

"Who painted it?" Hillary cannot possibly be so ignorant can she?" This had to have been a calculated statement. Especially given the increasingly apparent anti-Catholic/Christ/Life position of the usurper/apostate Obama Administration. I find it most interesting how Our Lady continues to expose them for what they really are. It seems that everywhere they confront the Truth they are met with the cross.

Published by: Peggy
Seymour, WI, USA 03/28/2009 02:09 PM EST

We must always pray for our leaders and we must always remember that NO ONE is outside the loving reach of the Holy Ghost.

Published by: Trimelda
Idaho Falls, ID, USA 03/28/2009 02:09 PM EST

She's lucky that the Painter of the picture of that very pregnant Virgin didn't strike Hilary dead for the blasphemy of putting flowers in front of the Patron of the Unborn a few days before getting a Sanger Award.

Such intensely hypocritical behavior shows just how nuts this woman is!

God save us.

T+

Published by: Dora
Uvalde, TX, United States 03/28/2009 02:08 PM EST

We pray that Mother Mary will change Hillary Clinton's heart about abortion.

Blessed Mother Mary, Protectress of the unborn, intercede for all the babies and their mothers and for all those who believe that it is ok to kill those children. Change Hillary Clinton's heart and all those other hearts, that this evil may once and for all be banished from our land and from the whole world. Thank you, Mother Mary! Thank You, Jesus, for hearing Your Mother's plea. Amen!

Published by: Malapa
San Antonio, Texas USA 03/28/2009 02:01 PM EST

This article started with a positive message of hope and joy that Hillary Clinton brought flowers to Our Blessed Mother for the USA and then has to end with a bad note about Planned Parenthood. Save that for another negative article don't spoil with that message. A typical Republican tag on thing to do. God can change people to be pro-life if given a chance from our prayers to support the right things. With God nothing is impossible

Published by: Barbara O'Brien Arato
Huntington, N.Y. USA 03/28/2009 01:53 PM EST

Considering the plane crash recently that killed the Doctor's Family who owned the abortion clinics,I would hope our elected officials recognize it as a sign from God before it is too late for them.

Published by: yvonne
ny 03/28/2009 01:45 PM EST

what a laugh! not only does she not know about the image,after her second visitbut then caps off her day with an award from planned barrenhood, after visiting our lady of guadalupe,the patroness of the pro life movement. Please Mother Mary,make Hillary one of your "special cases".

Published by: John Rodriguez
Santa Fe, NM, USA 03/28/2009 11:49 AM EST

You would think that Hillary's advisors would clue her in on the miraculous occurences associated with the "Tilma" before her visit to this most famous of shrines dedicated to Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Published by: Janet
Noblesville, IN USA 03/28/2009 11:46 AM EST

If only Hillary would allow our Blessed Mother to penetrate her heart with truth she would become pro-life.

Let us pray for her soul that it might be so. Amen

Published by: Michel
Franktown Co 03/28/2009 11:46 AM EST

It is not a coincidence that Clinton acknowledged the image of OUR LADY and then received the planned parenthood award that night.
Maybe....

Keep praying. All things are possible and we must not give up!

Published by: Gary Sullivan
Rancho Cucamonga 03/28/2009 11:41 AM EST

This is perfect! It is a revealing glimpse of a stark reality...
Thye most powerful Sanger-award winning pro-abort woman is confronted with the beauty, magesty and virginal purity of the work of God and all her puny materialistic brain can generate is "Who painted it!"
The irony is breath- taking.
At least do your homework for the sake of the Mexican people and Catholics around the world.
The supernatural?! huh, what's that?
Virginty?! huh what's that?
God?! Who is that!

Published by: Paul Gray
Costa Mesa, CA, USA 03/28/2009 11:36 AM EST

Hey, when they were handing out brains, Hillary thought they said "trains" and asked for a couple - she is great in the "LIES" department but when it comes to the truth - hey.... pray for her!

Published by: ck
na 03/28/2009 11:36 AM EST

"Msgr. Monroy took Mrs. Clinton to the famous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, which had been previously lowered from its usual altar for the occasion." Wow. I pray for Mrs. Clinton's conversion

Published by: Dan
Chicago, IL USA 03/28/2009 11:35 AM EST

There are just too many ironies on which to comment! My goodness!

God bless,
Dan

Published by: Damian
ON 03/28/2009 11:34 AM EST

You have to remeber that Ms. Clinton is a master in promoting abortion. In this field, she is an specialist. But not sure about other fields or topics...

Published by: Gus
North Andover, MA-USA 03/28/2009 11:33 AM EST

Sec. Clinton is truly ignorant of our faith, and the faiths of the rest of the world. Seems that she only believes in "Herself."

Published by: Sue
CA, USA 03/28/2009 11:29 AM EST

Does Hillary understand that Our Lady of Guadalupe is the patroness of the Americas, and that, as an American citizen, Our Lady is "her virgen", too?

Published by: Ann Lawton
Pawleys Island, SC USA 03/28/2009 11:29 AM EST

Ms Clinton's ignorance of religious history is no great surprise. But her comments show the callousness of her heart. Any humble and sensitive heart would have perceived something spiritual there.

Published by: Brendan
Canada 03/28/2009 11:20 AM EST

I suppose she should've done her research.

But she is too educated to even entertain the thought that "God painted it." Forgive her if she doesn't subscribe to local superstition.

Published by: Raymond Dunne
Monroe Twp, NJ, USA 03/28/2009 11:14 AM EST

I pray that Our Lady of Guadalupe will have an effect on Hillary and convert her to PRO LIFE.

Published by: Steven Vincent
Hampshire, IL USA 03/28/2009 11:10 AM EST

Unfortunatley Mrs. Clinton missed God's message during her visit to Our Lady of Guadalupe as she moves to receive the highest award from the largest Abortion Mill in the USA. However I will continue to pray for her conversion.

Published by: Sandy Bernier
Augusta Maine USA 03/28/2009 11:05 AM EST

By the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, she converted millions of people. It is my prayer that our Holy Mother has touched the heart of Hilary Clinton in a very special way and that she to will feel Holy Love and Mercy and believe in the terrible sin of abortion and become a definder for life.

Published by: Janet
Kansas 03/28/2009 11:04 AM EST

I pray for Our Lady's intervention for Mrs. Clinton.

Published by: Steve
Boston/MA/USA 03/28/2009 10:57 AM EST

That she didn't burst into flames when she entered the basilica could make one question their faith. But then God is indeed merciful.

Published by: Deacon Randy
Villa Ridge, Mo. 03/28/2009 10:42 AM EST

We must continue to pray for those in office in our government that the Holy Spirit may penetrate their hardened hearts and open their eyes to the beauty of God's greatest gifts to mankind: the gift of Life and Salvation through His Son, Jesus Christ.

Published by: maryellen ortiz
marco island, fl. 03/28/2009 10:42 AM EST

I do hope that Fr. Monroy used her question as an opportunity to enlighten her to the facts. I place this situation in the hands of Our Lady and pray for a miracle of conversion. Amen.

Published by: Rebecca B Plunkett
San Antonio 03/28/2009 10:39 AM EST

Well, since Ms. Clinton is not Catholic, I might be inclined to cut her some slack on her ignorance of the image. BUT...as Secretary of State, she has got to learn to do her research before making such visits. This is not her first international screw-up, and I'm betting it won't be her last. Holy Mother, pray for the United States, and for us all.

Published by: Brian Woznicki
Las Vegas, Nevada, USA 03/28/2009 10:22 AM EST

What a sad irony!

Published by: PG
USA 03/28/2009 10:18 AM EST

Let us pray to Our Lady to open up Mrs. Clinton's heart to the truth and for her to realize that she is her Virgin and Mother to. Let us pray to Our Lady daily for this woman and all in government.

Published by: Nancy
Louisville, KY. USA 03/28/2009 10:15 AM EST

"Who painted it", That's CLASSIC?! I'm hoping that visiting Our Lady will make Mrs. Clinton think when she receives the Margaret Sanger award, but it probably won't. Obviously, when Hillary commented to the Mexicans that they have a marvelous virgin, she doesn't realize that The Blessed Mother belongs to all of us. She is our Heavenly mother. May God have mercy.

Published by: rob
espanola 03/28/2009 10:08 AM EST

I cannot write the expletive that I said when I finished reading this. Clinton is a travesty and a pro abortion icon. I am so disgusted that she represents our country.

Published by: Christine
U.S.A 03/28/2009 09:38 AM EST

We can only hope ,that the Lord has touched her heart,I say we should pray for Mrs.Clinton.

Published by: G.J. Burcher
Denver, CO 03/28/2009 09:37 AM EST

More evidence that Hillary is "the smartest woman in America." Reminiscent of Gore's equally brilliant question at Monticello in 1993 after seeing busts of George Washington, Ben Franklin and Marquis de Lafayette; "Who are these people?"

Published by: G.J. Burcher
Denver, CO 03/28/2009 09:37 AM EST

Published by: Carlos
silver spring, MD 03/28/2009 09:28 AM EST

Our Lady of Guadalupe, bring this lost soul to Our Lord Jesus Christ. Open her eyes to her sins, Our Lady, turn her away from her dark and lonely path. Reveal and stir in her where true happiness is, in Jesus and His body, the Church! Amen

Published by: koolspringsman
tn 03/28/2009 09:24 AM EST

Ms Clinton, not being Catholic did not understand was she was viewing. She not being catholic also does not understand pro life issues vs planned parenthood. I think she should get more education in Catholic teachings.

Published by: guadalupana
Kankakee, IL USA 03/28/2009 09:22 AM EST

This encounter with the Virgin was pure grace by a merciful God, aimed at the conversion of this woman. Let's pray for a great miracle! If she rejects it, she will be worse than ever. For our own good, and for God's greater glory, let's pray hard for her conversion.

Can you imagine the impact on the world should Mrs. Clinton ally herself with the pro-life movement?

Published by: Mary Faith
Williamsburg/Virginia/USA 03/28/2009 09:20 AM EST

Let us pray for Hillary Clinton that God will remove the scales from her eyes and that she will receive the gift of the true faith. To God be the Glory.

Published by: Bernadette
Frederick 03/28/2009 09:09 AM EST

I find that quite incredible, her question. But then again, as Catholics, it should remind us of the great gift of Faith we have been given....and pray for others that they be open to this incredible gift. It should keep us humble....

Published by: Tricia
Dallas 03/28/2009 09:00 AM EST

Oh the irony of being in the presence of a miracle (and exclaiming what a marvelous virgin!) and then receiving the Sanger award.

If it weren't so disturbing it might be funny. Instead it is just really sad.

Published by: Dave
wayzata, MN USA 03/28/2009 08:41 AM EST

It is shocking to see how blinded our leaders have become. There is a dark cloud over this country and the world. Was there no one in her group that understood the image? Does she still not know this is an image of Mary the mother of Jesus?

Published by: Ann Pelletier
Madawaska, Maine 03/28/2009 08:39 AM EST

I pray that the same hand that painted this image of Our Lady of Guadalupe touches Mrs. Clintons heart and all those who support abortion opens their hearts up to the truth about abortion. I pray that those who have had abortions and are suffering because of abortions are healed. I pray that those who have had abortions become strong advocates against abortion. I pray that every child be welcomed into a loving home.

Published by: Marilyn Murphy
Chiefland, Florida, USA 03/28/2009 08:09 AM EST

I was thinking of how wonderful it would be if Mrs. Clinton were converted by Our Lady of Guadalupe. May Jesus grant this to show Mary's love for all of us sinners.

Published by: Linda
Augusta, Maine - USA 03/28/2009 07:45 AM EST

UNBELIEVABLE !!!

You who believe in killing our babies ~ stay out of our churches, colleges, do not take our communion.

God help you all!

Published by: JAMESFAULKNER
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 03/28/2009 07:33 AM EST

God continues to work through people. Clinton now has a choice. This is not a coincidence.

Published by: Sharon
rhode island 03/28/2009 07:25 AM EST

OUR LADY

Published by: Roy S. Tenn
Miami, Florida 03/28/2009 07:12 AM EST

Ipray that the Virgin of Guadalupe who was with her child grant Hillary the wisdom to honor and protect the innocent babies in the womb and not abort them.

Published by: youbetcha
Bethlehem PA US 03/28/2009 07:08 AM EST

That is the first step - she asked who painted it. Now, we can all pray Mrs. Clinton spends the rest of her days learning the answer.

Published by: Rose
IL 03/28/2009 12:57 AM EST

Hillary, you have made the Virgin weep with the acceptance of your eugenics award.

Published by: Nola
australia 03/28/2009 12:52 AM EST

And People were saying Jessica Simpson was "dumb" Hillary Clinton Knew Nothing about the Tilma and she is Supposed to be very well educated. This has got to be the joke of the year ‘Who painted it?’
Lowering The Tilma for a Pro Abortionist who Knew Nothing of The Tilma, what has America Become, I tell You what It Has become, the Laughing stock of the World!!
Hillary You should be Ashamed of yourself ‘Who painted it?’
Indeed!!!!!!!

Published by: Susan Nyub
Amarillo, TX USA 03/28/2009 12:44 AM EST

This woman who is pro-abortion gets the Honor of looking at the lowered Tilma. She didn't even understand the miracle that she was looking at! How many devout Catholics who love Our Lady of Guadalupe NEVER get to see the image up close. Yet this woman who approves of killing babies before they are born gets to. What is wrong with Catholics today!!!! WAKE UP!!!!!

Published by: Carl S
Hot Springs/AR/USA 03/27/2009 09:49 PM EST

"who painted it?"
"You have a marvelous virgin."

And these are the people who cried out that President Bush was a dumb ape??

Published by: David
San Antonio, Texas 03/27/2009 09:29 PM EST

That's rich. Really it's unbelievable that someone can be involved in politics for so long and not know what the Catholic church believes about such a significant event that occurred in the Americas. Especially given that Catholics comprise the majority of Christians in the world, it's really unbelievable.

Published by: David Adams
Philadelphia PA USA 03/27/2009 08:31 PM EST

Is there anyone in the State Department familiar with the concept of Research? Why send her into a situation where she won't know what the heck she'e talking about?

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