Vow: The Way of the Milagro

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A milagro (Spanish miracle) is a small metal replica of anything representing a human concern - a heart, a house, a pair of eyes. An ancient phenomenon, these folk art talismans are most familiar in New Mexico and the Southwest, but their popularity has spread. Alternative spirituality devotees everywhere have started to wear, carry, or place milagros on their personal altars. This fully illustrated book invites readers to contemplate the essential questions of commitment, devotion, and relationship with the spirit.