Black Christ of Esquipulas, Grant Me a Miracle

About this book

Carved in 1594 by the Portuguese sculptor Quirio Cataño and given in 1595 to the town of Esquipulas, in Guatemala, the Black Christ was recognized from its earliest years as a miraculous image. Its presence transformed Esquipulas into one of the great pilgrimage centers of Latin America, where generations of the faithful have come in search of healing, consolation, and help in the most difficult moments. Black Christ of Esquipulas, Grant Me a Miracle draws inspiration from this traditional devotion to offer a collection of prayers centered on faith, hope, and trust in Christ's intercession. It includes a novena to ask for miracles, biblical passages throughout the book, and spaces to write down personal intentions, making it a close and meaningful devotional guide. This book seeks to accompany those who are going through illness, family crises, uncertainty, spiritual need, or desperate situations, and who desire to present their supplications with fervor and trust. It is a work intended for believers, pilgrims, and devotees who long to strengthen their life of prayer and draw near to the Christ of miracles with an open heart.