San Miguel Arcangel - St. Michael the Archangel - LWMAA
by Lewis Williams OFS
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San Miguel Arcangel - St. Michael the Archangel - LWMAA
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Lewis Williams OFS
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Painting - Drawing, Pastels, Watercolor, Acrylic And Oils
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San Miguel, also known as St. Michael, prince of the heavenly host of angels, is one of only three angels mentioned by name in the Bible. Miguel’s name means, “who is like unto God”, which is a question posed to us all. Renowned in the Jewish, Christian and Islamic traditions, he forms between us a common bond. Miguel, similar to God in Spirit, yet different in that he was created, was called on to lead the heavenly faithful during the Great War of Heaven, when Lucifer moved to assert himself as superior to the Father. Lucifer, often depicted as a dragon, was defeated and cast from heaven. Traditionally, Miguel is called upon to rescue the souls of the faithful in their constant battle with the forces of evil, during life and at the moment of death; to be a champion of Gods people; and to lead souls to heaven, ushering in the reign of Christ’s abiding peace.
San Miguel is revered in Spanish speaking countries around the world. Devotion is evident in the many churches and missions named in his honor. In Mexico, there is a tradition that he is the angel holding up Our Lady of Guadalupe to St. Juan Diego, seen in the famous image transposed onto Juan’s tilma.
In this icon, Miguel exudes two aspects: the handsome youth, whose zealous love for God is overpowering; and the Noble Warrior Prince, terror of the rebellious company of angels and all that is evil. His hand is raised in greeting and warning. He carries his rod and an admonition; do not take him lightly. His green inner robe expresses a life-giving quality he offers as messenger and protector of us here on earth; the red outer garb, trimmed in gold, indicates a heavenly radiance, as does the gold of his halo breaking the gold border. The jewels in his hair band are actual turquoise surrounded by coral stones, indicative of his tie to Mexico and the desert southwest. The ribbons in his hair are evidence of his haste, having just arrived from his heavenly flight out of the cosmos to us with a question. “Are we ‘like unto God’?” He is patron of grocers, mariners, police, paratroopers and all who are ill.
His feast day is September 29.
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March 8th, 2016
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