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
Well!!!! And here was I thinking myself a great movie buff!!
ReplyDelete"You are well on your way to becoming a movie buff.
You've seen many of the great films, and you have even probably developed an expertise in a few genres."
Though I do LOATHE Science Fiction movies so I guess that 'did' me in lol. And I hated Citizen Kane! snoooooze lol.
In fun
Marie
Really? I thought Citizen Kane was a good movie Marie.
ReplyDeleteJean, there were a few I wouldn't watch even to get a perfect score.
Esther:)
ReplyDeleteI have never been able to sit through it. I dont know why but it bores me to death zzzz lol. I do know its based on William Randolph Hearst so Orson Welles was quite brave in making it...But I simply didnt like it.
But next month one of my faves is coming on 'Mr. Skeffington' dont you just LOVE the old movies?
Good viewing & peace
Marie