ON THE STREET WHERE I LIVE: The War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness, San Miguel the Archangel, Part 2

¨In the War of the Sons of Light Against the Sons of Darkness, Michael is described as the prince of light, leading forces of God against the darkness of evil, who is led by Belial. He is described as the "viceroy of heaven", a title that is said to have formerly belonged to Satan¨. HERE

Every day during the month of September, in my little village in Central America, San Miguel the Archangel, our patron, is venerated for his past and ongoing victories, his miracles and actions over the darkness of evil! Yesterday afternoon, San Miguel was escorted by a crowded procession and marching band from the Colonial era church on the plaza to a very modest home just down the street from me. In my village it is a custom for San Miguel, the Archangel, to make his way to a different private home every night. Each day, everyday this month, San Miguel will be escorted to a new home at the opposite side of the village from where he spent the night before. It is a full honor (the visiting homes are announced months in advance) to have San Miguel visit ones home and there is a huge party and open house to rejoice his presence and wonders of his legend and positive influence in our everyday lives. Elaborate fireworks and firecrakers go off all night long and there is a covered patio that extends into the street (and tables and chairs)...it´s truly a feast with tamales and fruit punch (spiked) and served to hundreds of guests (the party is by neighborhood invitation but open to all in reality)...music fills the night, all night, and dancing in the street is especially joyous in our little town...the many realities of the Gifts of God are once more illuminated with bursting ¨light¨ and the genuine gratitude, feasting and secure feelings and joy that ALL is meant to be is celebrated with real passion. Hope and good-will are thick around us. Clearly a matter of TRUSTING in God and celebrating his Archangel San Miguel all through the night.

About one half hour ago, the municipal band paraded down the street and notable citizens arrived to escort/high carry San Miguel onward to the otherside of town where all will celebrate the miracles of good over bad--one more night, one more night again--tonight...it is said in this town that San Miguel won´t move without being accompanied by incense, music and eager, festive and hospitable/generous followers.

· Thanks be to God
· Thanks be to San Miguel, Archangel
· Thanks be to Wikipedia
· Thanks to the Village of San Miguel