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
I haven't read the Pope's new encyclical yet, although I plan to, but I read the comments from another blog which were nearly all anti-Catholic, and it's amazing how many people STILL don't understand how much the Pope and his Church do for the poor. These people incessantly rail against the Church for possessing so many articles of value and how She should sell them and give the money to the poor. It's such a tired argument. Jesus Christ is Charity Himself, and through His Church on earth, has done more or the poor than any other organization in history. These folks need to get a grip on the facts.
ReplyDeleteI have no issues with the author of this blog, but I take great offense to the term (father) used in addressing the pope, Jesus in the N.T mandated in plain speech to -call no man father upon the earth!- I am confused! Is Jesus the Principle theme of the bible? Do we not take him at his word on such plain and simple instructions?...good day
ReplyDeleteHi Peter,
ReplyDeleteThis is a common misunderstanding and easily reconciled. Please read this article for more information.
http://www.catholic.com/library/Call_No_Man_Father.asp
Have a great day and God Bless!
Sarah