Kaylie,
Mary apparently does appear somewhat different and that could be due the perception of the individuals or because she wanted to be more approachable to a particular people.
For example, the Lady of Guadalupe looks very much like the indigenous people of Mexico in the image that appeared on Juan Diego's tilma.
- Is that how he saw her too?
I suppose we will never know but ultimately she wants to show that she is the Mother of all people's, regardless of how they look.
This is Christ's gift to everyone: His beautiful Mother has become all of ours.
Peace,
Bob Kirby
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