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
Praying right now Jean. I hope and pray it is nothing serious!
ReplyDeletePrayers going up for you and your husband, Jean.
ReplyDeleteOf course! Hope all is well. Prayers ascend!
ReplyDeleteMay the Lord be with your husband. May He flood him with His grace and fill both you and your husband with peace. Hope everything is OK.
ReplyDeleteRemember, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thine intercession was left unaided.
ReplyDeleteInspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee, O Virgin of virgins, my mother; to thee do I come, before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me.
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Thanks for your prayers, everyone. I will keep you updated on his progress.
ReplyDeleteAdding my prayers to those here. May he be blessed with good caregivers and doctors who will help speed his return to good health.
ReplyDeletePraying for him, indeed! Jean, take care of yourself also.
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