Feast of Saint Michael:Continuing the Tradition
Mike         Every September 29 people have met to celebrate the guardian Saint Michael the Archangel. This year we at Mount Michael continued the tradition and celebrated Michaelmas. Yes “Michaelmas” is a word just like Christmas, and the student body was taught this by the celebrant of the mass Father Richard. Along with Father Richard spreading the message of the bible were the first and second readers, sophomores Michael Patton and Michael Gibilisco, and the petitions were read by Michael Pick, Michael Lundgren, Michael Block, Michael Dillion, and Michael Vitito. Can you see the trend?
        The tradition of Michaelmas was started in the 6th century by a following of Christians who prayed to Saint Michael for protection during the approaching winter. Early Christians saw him as we still see him today. He was seen as protector, a warrior, and a leader. He helps us here at Mount Michael to do the best we can, and he leads us in all the things we do, including academics, our social lives, and athletics.
         Finally Father Richard stated that we should remember Saint Michael the Archangel more then once a year. We should be able to pray to him for the protection and successfulness of not only ourselves but of others too. Saint Michael brought peace and comfort to the people in the 6th century and will bring peace today. If we have the courage to pray to our patron Saint Michael the Archangel, he will help us to be our best, and he will protect us from harm.
                                                                                       - Articles and Photo by Michael Gibilisco
 
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