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
Congratulations Jean! Happy Blogiversary :-)
ReplyDeleteHappy Anniversary Jean! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteBTW, what lovely flowers!!
Thanks, Deb!
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Do the flowers look familiar? They are from the Victorian clip art site that you use. I love these roses.
Hey Jean! Happy Blogiversary!! Four years! Wow! I am just glad I have you and all the others to gleen, hangout with and be truly Catholic!
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Ebeth
Happy anniversary! I hope you continue blogging for a long time!
ReplyDeleteI am impressed!!! Four years and you're still doing a great job! Congratulations - you have to be a high energy person - I have only been writing a blog since May and it's real work.
ReplyDeleteCongradulations on a job well done!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for your kind words. It is so good to have you as a blogging buddy. I hope you will be here with us for a long, long time.
Paul, thanks so much! I have enjoyed reading your blog and getting to know you through your writing these past few years and hope you continue blogging for a long time, too.
Thanks, Michele! You always put up quality posts which I always look forward to reading. The longer you blog, the easier and the more enjoyable it gets. Thanks for making me feel special.
Thanks, Bill!
May God bless each of you in a special way during this Season of joy, peace, and love!
I'm a little late in wishing you good blessings for four years of sharing, caring, and working so hard to keep brining us such words of wisdom. Only another blogger can truly appreciate all the time involved. We are blessed by your devotion. Thank you. May you have a blessed New Year.
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ReplyDeleteIt's never too late for good wishes!
Thank you for your kind words of appreciation!
God bless you!
Have a happy, healthy, and holy New Year!