Saint Michael De Sanctis

Saint Michael de Sanctis is a Catholic saint who lived in Spain. He is sometimes called Miguel de los Santos, which is Spanish for Michael of the Saints. His full birth name was Miguel Argemir. Today, people mostly call him Saint Michael de Sanctis. He is remembered for his strong love for prayer and the Eucharist.

Michael lived during a time when the Catholic Church was going through many changes. Even as a young boy, he loved to pray and wanted to live close to God. Many people were moved by his simple way of life. He showed others that even in everyday things, you can be close to God.

Michael spent most of his life as a member of the Trinitarian Order. This order focused on helping people and living simply. Michael later joined a smaller group within the order called the Discalced Trinitarians. They lived even more simply and prayed even more.

Michael became known as someone who loved the Mass very deeply. He was often seen in prayer for long hours. His life reminds us that deep love for God often shows itself in simple ways. People around him could feel that he was very close to God.

Michael was born in 1591 in Vic, a town in Catalonia, Spain. His family was good and raised him in the Catholic faith. He was drawn to prayer and the things of God even when he was very young.

When Michael was just about twelve years old, he wanted to join a religious order. That is very young, but he already felt called to give his whole life to God. He entered the Trinitarian monastery in Barcelona. There, he began to learn how to live as a monk.

The Trinitarians had a mission of helping others, especially Christians who were captured or enslaved. Michael admired this and wanted to serve in this way too. But even more, he loved the life of prayer.

His early years in the monastery were hard at times. He had to leave behind the life of his family and friends. But Michael was very happy to give his life to God. He learned to pray, to serve others, and to live with joy.

As Michael grew older, he felt called to an even stricter way of life. He decided to join a branch of the Trinitarians called the Discalced Trinitarians. “Discalced” means “without shoes,” showing how simply they lived.

He began his life with the Discalced Trinitarians in Madrid. His days were filled with prayer, hard work, and helping others. He lived simply and humbly. His love for the Mass and the Eucharist grew stronger every day.

Michael became a priest and was later chosen to lead his community. Even with this important job, he stayed very humble. He always said that being close to God was more important than having high positions.

He often spent long hours in prayer, even at night. Sometimes during prayer, people noticed that he would fall into deep states of joy and peace. Some even said he would rise a little off the ground when praying.

Many people who met Michael said they could see something special about him. They said he had a peaceful and happy way about him. He made others feel close to God just by being with him.

During his life, some people believed that Michael performed miracles. They said he healed the sick and helped those in trouble through his prayers. He never wanted attention, though. He always pointed back to God.

Michael also had a special love for the Eucharist. He believed Jesus was truly present in the Blessed Sacrament. He would spend hours in adoration, showing deep love and care.

People started to visit him for advice and prayer. Even though he was busy, Michael always made time for those who needed help. He showed great kindness to everyone, rich or poor, old or young.

Saint Michael de Sanctis died on April 10, 1625, when he was only 35 years old. People were very sad, but many already believed he was a saint. After his death, many miracles were reported at his tomb.

The Catholic Church studied his life and the miracles connected to him. After many years, he was declared a saint by Pope Pius IX in 1862. This means the Church officially recognized that he lived a holy life and is in Heaven.

Today, Saint Michael de Sanctis is known as the patron saint of those who love the Eucharist. He is also called upon by people who are sick. His feast day is celebrated every year on April 10.

Saint Michael reminds us that even simple prayer and love for God can lead to great holiness. He is remembered for his love, his kindness, and his deep faith in the presence of Jesus in the Eucharist.