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Angels & Dragons XXVII: St. Michael the Archangel in Thassos

Published December 10, 2019 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Faith

At the end of the 11th century a monk named Luke lived for fourteen years on a Greek island called Thassos.  The place he lived was later called Louka in his honor, but not before he constructed a church in honor of the beloved apostle St. John the Evangelist.   Later, seeking a more contemplative life,… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published December 10, 2019

Angels & Dragons XXVI: The St. Michael Relic Stone Miracles

Published November 22, 2019 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Blog, Faith

For centuries, St. Michael the Archangel has used relic stones from his cave in Gargano, Italy, to perform miracles. (See: St. Michael Relic Stone article September 2, 2017.) On September 25, 1656, St Michael said: “I am the Archangel St. Michael. Anyone who uses the stones of this grotto will be liberated…”   At the St…. [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published November 22, 2019

Angels & Dragons XVI: St. Michael & All Souls

Published October 31, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

What happens when we die?  And what does the Archangel Michael have to do with our life after death? The Catholic Church teaches through the mass prayers, Her prayers for the dying, and through the lives of the saints that St. Michael has been given a very important role both during and after our death…. [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published October 31, 2018

Angels & Dragons XI: “Michael the Archangel will Arise.” (Dn.12:1)

Published September 7, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Faith

Throughout history St. Michael the Archangel has arisen to protect God’s Church and heal God’s people. St. Michael will arise now during these most turbulent times, but we must invoke his protection with prayer, consecrations, penances, novenas, and processions as in the ages past. In the year 590 Pope Pelagius and many souls died of… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published September 7, 2018

Angels & Dragons III: The St. Michael Relic Stone

Published September 2, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Faith

In 490 AD, through a series of miraculous events, St. Michael the Archangel indicated that he had chosen a cave in Gargano, Italy, to be a shrine in his honor.  He appeared to the local bishop, and he explained how unique and special this cave was to him, “I am the Archangel Michael, and am… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published September 2, 2017

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