Today is the feast of Saint Michael de Sanctis, also known as St. Michael of the Saints, a Spanish Discalced Trinitarian priest, the patron of cancer patients. Michael Argemir was born on September 29, 1591 at Vic, Catalonia, Spain. At age 6, he told his parents that he planned to become a monk and began modeling his life after Saint Francis of Assisi. Michael’s parents died when he was about ten years old. He then served as an apprentice with a local merchant. During this apprenticeship, he continued his fervent devotion to the Lord, especially to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. At the age of 12, he joined the Trinitarian Friars at Barcelona, taking his vows at St. Lambert’s monastery in Saragosa four years later. Shortly afterwards, Michael expressed a desire to join the reformed group of Trinitarians and was given permission to do so. He went to the Novitiate at Madrid and, after studies at Seville and Salamanca, he was ordained a priest. Twice he served as Superior of the hou
Hi, I just came across your site and really enjoy it. I have also started my own little Catholic blog and would appreciate your prayers while I try to get it off the ground. Christ's blessing be with you!
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I certainly will, Ron. I will be praying for you during my time in Eucharistic Adoration today.
ReplyDeleteI noticed that you are in manufacturing, too. My dh has been employed previously as a manufacturing manager, a manufacturing engineer, and a plant manager. He was recently dismissed from his position as a manufacturing manager due to organizational changes in the company. If you would say a prayer for him for employment, I would really appreciate it. As I am sure you already know, this is a difficult time for all those who are in the manufacturing field in the US.
Thank you. God bless you!