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The liturgy of the XV Sunday of Ordinary Time helps us reflect on the Word of God. It does not fail, it is effective; like rain and snow, it accomplishes something in those who receive it. It is like a seed scattered in abundance, available to all. The difference is…...

The legend of the founding of the Sanctuary of Saint Michael is contained in the “Liber de apparitione sancti Michaelis in monte Gargano.” The story consists of three events, known as the “bull,” the “battle,” and the “consecration,” which highlight key moments in Michael’s history: the overcoming of paganism (first…...

History flows and contexts change, but the Gospel remains the same through the centuries: a living word that never ages or fades. Every Christian is entrusted with the precious task of continually returning to the living sources of faith, to proclaim with renewed fervor, and in today’s language, the beauty…...

On the afternoon of February 5, Archbishop Anthony Colin Fisher arrived at the Shrine. In Italy for Holy See commitments, the Archbishop of Sydney wished to visit St. Michael’s Grotto for the first time in his life. At the end of the Eucharist, the Primate of Australia shared with those…...

On Sunday, January 25th, the Basilica already felt the atmosphere of the Feast in honor of Blessed Bronislaus Markiewicz. The liturgical memorial of the Founder of the Michaelites falls on January 30th; however, the Holy Mass presided over by Msgr. Franco Moscone previewed its significance and significance. The Archbishop’s presence,…...

Dear Friends of the Shrine and the Community, The Jubilee now coming to a close has been a time of grace in which we have rediscovered God’s faithfulness and His presence that accompanies us in our daily lives. As we enter the Holy Christmas festivities, we wish to look back…...

As per a decades-long tradition, the Michaelite Fathers are organizing a Week of Spiritual Exercises for priests and consecrated persons at the Shrine of Saint Michael. Known as the “Gate of Heaven and House of God,” this place is ideal for moments of retreat, prayer, listening, reflection, and sharing. And…...

The connection between Monte Sant’Angelo and Mont Saint-Michel dates back centuries. The sanctuary on the Norman islet was built 1,300 years ago ad instar (i.e., in likeness) to the one on Gargano: the hagiography of the two places linked to St. Michael features the same symbolic elements, and “relics” (stones)…...

The month of September celebrates the precious Feast of Saint Michael and all the Archangels: this liturgical event, celebrated by the universal Church, takes on an even more significant meaning for the Shrine and the City of Monte Sant’Angelo, who venerate the Angelic Prince as their patron and defender. An…...

Every day at 3:00 PM in the Sacred Grotto, the Hour of Mercy is celebrated: the Chaplet that Jesus entrusted to Sister Faustina Kowalska is sublimated by the exposition of the Blessed Sacrament. The Eucharistic presence and the prayer of forgiveness: two elements that testify to God’s love and strengthen…...