In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. O glorious Archangel St. Michael, Prince of heavenly host, defend us in battle and in the struggle which is ours against the principalities and powers, against the rulers of this world of darkness, against spirits of evil in high places (Eph 6:12)

E. M. Contreras

Dear San Antonio, please help my friend Willie find his silver belt buckle. He suspects the plumber took it. Maybe he just misplaced it. Give him the sentido to look in his top drawer.

By the grace of God, by the divine intercession of God, our kitty Chloe has been recovered from the illness.

I thank San Miguel, my patron saint, for saving me from being bitten by a very large venomous rattlesnake. It was a very close call. I remember the day very clearly. I was wearing my brand new blue jeans, and I was looking at the distant rain storm. When the snake struck, my hear almost pounded of my chest, & I nearly became ill with “susto”, fright sickness.

2008

The Feast of San Juan is celebrated on June 24. We pray for a good monsoon to bring us the necessary rains that help the plants and animals. When the rains start, the desert comes to life. The smell of the wet creosote in the cool breeze gives a welcome relief. Early the next morning worms of flying ants hover in the air. The creeks and washes flow into the Santa Cruz river and within days, everything is green.