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
Please pray for the Holy Father's visit to Valencia. There is a large protest going on by homosexuals. Plus, Spain is giving into the "dictatorship of relativism". They support abortion, gay marriage, and fast-track divorce. Pray for the success of his trip too.
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ReplyDeleteSpain, along with many other European countries, is in sad shape right now.
I am so happy the Holy Father is visiting them.
I have been praying for this intention, but didn't mention it here. Thanks for the reminder!
God bless,
Jean