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  On The Replies From Apparitionists re: The La Salette (alleged) Message
The purpose of publishing this letter is to illustrate the good relationship that he had with many MMP Directors worldwide until D. Gobbi attempted to destroy it." And, he endorses "Only messages dated up to December 31, 1993.
"miguel" smells to me like just another Iberian attempted "Magdalen of the Cross" - who sold her soul to the devil, had the stigmata or sweats of blood, and announced the defeat and imprisonment of Francis I by the Spanish army at Pavia; she deceived everybody for thirty years!
Until recently I was unable to establish as fact whether or not the name, "miguel de Portugal", is real or bogus.
jloughnan.tripod.com /salport.htm   (2517 words)

  
  Miguel of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miguel was an avowed conservative and admirer of Metternich's Austria.
Miguel subsequently proclaimed himself regent (February 26, 1828) and then took the throne as sole monarch (June 23, 1828) at which time he overthrew his brother Pedro IV's constitution.
Miguel sought to gain international backing for his regime, but the Duke of Wellington's government in the United Kingdom fell in 1830 just before it could afford formal recognition.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miguel_of_Portugal   (364 words)

  
 CATHOLIC ENCYCLOPEDIA: Portugal
Portugal is situated on the west of the Iberian Peninsula, being bounded on the north and east by Spain and on the west and south by the Atlantic Ocean.
The population of Portugal, according to the census of 1900, was 5,423,123, the greater portion (68 per cent) being rural.
As a result of the encyclicals of Leo XIII on Christian democracy, the movement for the establishment of Catholic circles for workingmen was inaugurated in Portugal, and these mutual-aid societies existed in the principal centres of population, furnished education to the workmen and their children, and kept them together by conferences, concerts, and excursions.
www.newadvent.org /cathen/12297a.htm   (9976 words)

  
 Liberal Wars - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Neither the Portuguese nor the Brazilians wanted a unified monarchy; consequently, Pedro abdicated the Portuguese crown in favor of his daughter, Maria da Glória of Portugal, a child of seven, on the condition that when of age she marry his brother, Miguel.
The absolutist party of the landowners and the Church, however, were not satisfied with this compromise, and they continued to regard Miguel as the legitimate successor to the throne on the grounds that he was Portuguese, whereas Pedro was Brazilian.
A month after his return, Miguel dissolved the Chamber of Deputies and the Chamber of Peers and, in May, summoned the traditional cortes of the three estates of the realm to proclaim his accession to absolute power.
www.sevenhills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Liberal_Wars   (981 words)

  
 John VI of Portugal - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
In 1807, Portugal was invaded by the French, and the whole royal family fled to Brazil, accompanied by an escort of British ships (Britain had previously urged them not to yield to Napoleon's demands).
In 1816 he was recognized as king of Portugal but he continued to reside in Brazil, which he raised to the status of a kingdom on December 16, 1815.
In the same year, and again in 1823, he had to suppress a rebellion led by his son Dom Miguel, whom he ultimately was compelled to banish in 1824.
www.eastcleveland.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/John_VI_of_Portugal   (548 words)

  
 Michael of Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
King Miguel of Portugal was the second son of King VI of Portugal">John VI of Portugal.
Miguel subsequently proclaimed himself regent (February 26, 1828) and then took the throne as sole monarch (June 23, 1828) at which time he overthrew IV of Portugal">Pedro IV[?]'s constitution.
In 1831 Miguel's brother Pedro abdicated the throne of Brazil and occupied the Azores from whence he launched naval attacks on Portugal.
www.city-search.org /mi/michael-of-portugal.html   (266 words)

  
 Portugal > Travel > Azores > Ilhas de Azores
Lying some 900 miles from the coast of Portugal in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean the Islands cover an area of some six hundred kilometres in length and a land area of 2.333 square kilometres.
During the 15th and 16th Century settlers from both Portugal and Flanders began to cultivate and rear cattle in the balmy climate.
Due to the purity of air the light is of such a quality that it emphasizes the colours of vegetation, flowers, and the difference between light and shade.
portugal-info.net /azores   (927 words)

  
 Miguel - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Miguel, the name, meaning Michael in Spanish and Portuguese.
Luis Miguel Brito, usually known simply as Miguel, a Portuguese footballer.
This is a disambiguation page, a list of pages that otherwise might share the same title.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Miguel   (85 words)

  
 Hotels in Sao Miguel Azores Islands Portugal
São Miguel Island (aka the "Green Island") is the largest island in the Archipelago of the Azores.
Thanks to the fertility of it’s soil and it’s geographical position, the island of São Miguel developed economically and is today the main island of the Azores.
But, thanks to the efforts of it’s inhabitants, this phase ended with the introduction of new cultivations — tobacco, tea, aloe, chicory, sugar beet and pineapple that guaranteed the economic survival and would join together, with the passing of the years, to the industrial years of many sectors, including fishing and cattle raising.
www.azoreshotels.net /SaoMiguel.php   (687 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Euro 2004 | Spain 0-1 Portugal
Portugal's plight forced them to set the pace but the busiest man in the early exchanges was referee Anders Frisk, who showed yellow cards to Portugal's Pauleta and Spain's David Albelda.
Portugal continued to work the flanks effectively but given their need for a win, it was strange they failed to get enough men into the Spanish penalty area, and for all their decorative approach play, they failed to seriously threaten the Spanish goal.
Portugal have scored at least one goal in their last eight European Championship matches, equalling the all-time record which belongs to Germany (1988-1992) and France (2000-running).
news.bbc.co.uk /sport2/hi/football/euro_2004/3787483.stm   (801 words)

  
 PORTUGAL   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Duke of Burgundy (died 1071), a member of the Royal House of France, established himself as ruler of a substantial portion of modern Portugal, with the title Count, circa 1093, and was father of Alfonso I (died 1185), who assumed the title King of Portugal ca 1139.
King John’s yr son, (2) Infante Miguel, Duke of Bragança (born 26 Oct 1802; died 14 Nov 1866), was King of Portugal as Miguel I from 30 Jun 1828 to 26 May 1834, but he and his descendants were deprived of their rights and expelled from the throne 19 Dec 1834.
Miguel continued to claim the throne in exile in Austria, and following his death his claims were maintained by his son Miguel (II), Duke of Braganza (see below).
www.chivalricorders.org /royalty/gotha/porthist.htm   (342 words)

  
 Miguel de Portugal
Miguel was received into the Eastern Orthodox Catholic and Apostolic Church under the Patriarchate of Antioch
Not constrained by the hierarchical imposed secrecy which shrouds the multitude of abuses for which the human administrators of the Church have been responsible during the previous millennia, miguel de Portugal speaks with the same freedom his predecessors did.
Therefore as the world submerges itself in unspeakable suffering, miguel de Portugal will be reminding, one and all, throughout the entire journey, that we have been warned by Heaven since early 19th Century and that man is the one who has failed God; and not God failed man.
www.mgr.org /bio.html   (1215 words)

  
 The Former Ruling House of Portugal, 1939-1945
, Infante of Portugal, Duke of Braganca (1907-).
Affonso, Infante of Portugal, Duke of Oporto (1865-1920).
Maria Ana, Infanta of Portugal, Princess of Beira, Infanta Gabriel of Spain (1768-1788)
gsteinbe.intrasun.tcnj.edu /royalty/houses/braganca.htm   (460 words)

  
 BBC SPORT | Football | Euro 2004 | Clockwatch: Spain 0-1 Portugal
Portugal will hope they will not be made to pay for the glaring miss.
Portugal, for all their possession, are lacking the invention needed to open up a stubborn Spanish defence.
Portugal: Ricardo, Miguel, Andrade, Ricardo Carvalho, Nuno Valente, Costinha, Figo, Maniche, Deco, Ronaldo, Pauleta.
news.bbc.co.uk /sport1/hi/football/euro_2004/3787399.stm   (1456 words)

  
 Portugal War of the Two Brothers - Flags, Maps, Economy, Geography, Climate, Natural Resources, Current Issues, ...
The absolutists, however, were not satisfied with this compromise, and they continued to regard Miguel as the legitimate successor to the throne because he was Portuguese whereas Pedro was Brazilian.
In February 1828, Miguel returned to Portugal to take the oath of allegiance to the charter and assume the regency.
Peace was declared in May 1834, and Miguel, guaranteed an annual pension, was banished from Portugal, never to return.
workmall.com /wfb2001/portugal/portugal_history_war_of_the_two_brothers.html   (648 words)

  
 - Miguel Martins replaces Paulo Rodrigues da Silva   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Miguel Veiga Martins is the new responsible for the Technology area (CTO and CIO), which includes the network and information systems, reporting directly to the Chairman of the company.
Miguel Martins holds a degree in Electrical Engineering and Telecommunications and a postgraduate qualification in ISDN and Network Engineering from the Higher Technical Institute in Lisbon.
Before joining Vodafone, Miguel Veiga Martins worked for various Portuguese and foreign telecommunications companies, in particular Cisco Systems, where he was Director responsible for technical support for Southern Europe (Italy, Spain and Portugal) from 1999 to 2001.
www.vodafone.com /article_with_thumbnail/0,3038,CATEGORY_ID=210&LANGUAGE_ID=2&CONTENT_ID=245471,00.html   (215 words)

  
 Portugal Regions
Portugal is divided into eighteen distritos (districts) and two regiões autônomas (autonomous regions).
Portugal uses seven-digit postal codes, with a hyphen between the fourth and fifth digits.
Portugal was administratively divided into distritos, which were subdivided into concelhos, which were further subdivided into paróquias (parishes).
www.statoids.com /upt.html   (1090 words)

  
 WHKMLA : Portuguese Civil War, 1828-1834
During the Napoleonic years, Portugal had, due to British protection, except for a period to brief to create a lasting impact, escaped French occupation.
As the reunification of Brazil and Portugal in Dynastic Union was unpopular in both countries, he abdicated in favour of his daughter Maria, under the condition that she would marry his brother Miguel.
Miguel returned to Portugal, assumed the regency, had himself proclaimed king, dissolved the parliament, called the (according to the constitutional charter defunct) Cortes (consisting of the traditional three estates), had himself recognized as king, and annulled the constitutional charter.
www.zum.de /whkmla/military/19cen/portcivwar18311834.html   (512 words)

  
 World Cup Soccer - Portugal vs. Poland   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Dropped from the starting lineup after a disappointing performance in Portugal's shocking loss to the United States, Rui Costa replaced Joao Pinto in the 60th minute and promptly set up Pauleta's third goal and capped the scoring with two minutes left.
Unfortunately, we were too weak in the group to pass." Poland was the first team to qualify for the World Cup, but one of the earliest to be eliminated.
Portugal will look to defeat co-host South Korea on Friday to assure a berth into the last 16.
usatoday.com /sports/scores102/102161/20020610WCS--POLAND----0nr.htm   (688 words)

  
 BikeIberia
Portugal is home to over 10 million and has Lisbon as its principal city.
Portugal is one of the most fascinating destinations in Europe.
The struggle between the traditional and the modern continues, and as Portugal flows towards the economic mainstream of the European Union, it still seems to gaze nostalgically over its shoulder and out to sea.
www.bikeiberia.com /iberia.html   (602 words)

  
 the teachings of Miguel de Portugal and the M+G+R Foundation: True or False?
Miguel of Portugal does not appear to even claim to have received any private revelation.
Miguel of Portugal argues against various true private revelations, including those to St. Faustina Kowalska, to the visionaries of Garabandal, and to Fr.
In the above quotes, Miguel describes a formula for valid consecration of the Eucharist which is contrary to the teaching of the Church.
www.catholicplanet.com /apparitions/false14.htm   (1409 words)

  
 Juventuz Forums - Miguel
Juve boss Fabio Capello is desperate to land a new right-sided defender and is expected to continue pursuing Miguel, despite the rebuttal from Benfica.
Miguel is a very good right back, but earlier Real Madrid was after him too i think, he is very expensive!
Miguel, who has one of the biggest surprises of the EURO 2004 tourny, is the player Juventus boss Fabio Capello wants in order to resolve his current right wing problems.
www.juventuz.com /forum/showthread.php?threadid=7686   (903 words)

  
 The Azores: Isles of Portugal (Sao Miguel)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Green, green, everywhere was our first impression of Sao Miguel, once we left the capital of Ponta Delgado.
Hydrangeas cover the hillsides much of the year, but in the fall it's time for these pink lilies, known as "Girls Go to School" because when they bloom, it means classes will be beginning soon.
Some 22 different mineral waters spout from the hot springs of Sao Miguel, where you can come to be treated at the baths.
jackmaryetc.com /Azores/Azores1.htm   (315 words)

  
 U.S. under-23 men: Portugal takes Vale do Tejo title from Americans in penalty kicks.
Portugal is U.S. Vale do Tejo final foe after eliminating Russia in penalty kicks.
Today, Portugal was successful putting all four of its penalty attempts past U.S. goalkeeper D.J. Countess who stopped two of three Russian shots in yesterday's tiebreaker.
Portugal tied the match at 1-1 three minutes later with a goal by João Paulo.
www.soccertimes.com /usteams/2003/games/jan23a.htm   (452 words)

  
 BigSoccer Boards - Miguel (Benfica)
Miguel improved considerably in defense as the season wore on, that's part of the reason he replaced Paulo Ferreira at RB for Portugal after the 1st Greece game (although Scolari preferred him as an attacking option).
I don't think the Premiership is the league for Viana, but from what I've seen of Miguel he looks much faster and more physical and looks like he could cope with the Premiership.
Although Benfica have denied they want to sell the Portugal right back, it is understood that The Magpies are pushing hard to clinch the capture of another of their top targets.
www.bigsoccer.com /forum/showthread.php?t=126337   (1464 words)

  
 Casa Miguel Holiday Villa Portugal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Casa Miguel a privately owned holiday villa is situated in Azinheiro a sought after area of the Algarve.
Faro the capital of the Algarve, is just 20 minutes drive away, as is the airport and the beach.
Azinheiro is still largely unspoilt and offers a true taste of Southern Portugal, with its mini-market and friendly local bar/cafe it is an ideal location from which to enjoy your holiday and see the Algarve and Portugal.
www.casamiguel.co.uk   (217 words)

  
 Molosserworld's Căo de Fila de Săo Miguel Page
This breed is classified by the FCI under group 1, cattledogs, but it is without doubt a breed that belong to the Molosser group, isolated on the Azores Islands for a long time and have developed its own breed characteristics.
The history of the Fila de Săo Miguel, as a breed of its own, starts from the 1800's and it is linked to the other Molosser of the Azores, the Fila da Terceira.
The Căo de Fila de Săo Miguel are little known outside of Portugal and the Azores Islands and Portuguese breeders seldom sells their puppies to foreign people, which makes it hard to establish stock of good quality.
www.moloss.com /001/breed/c/c009   (614 words)

  
 Portuguese Foundation Inc. of Connecticut - 2003 Scholarship Winners   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-20)
Katie is a senior at Bulkeley High School and plans to enroll in college this fall to study biology and education.
She is the daughter of Eduardo and Maria Rodrigues of East Hartford, Connecticut and the family traces its ancestry to Cunha Alta and Moitas-Venda, Portugal.
Monica was born in Portugal and immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 10.
www.pfict.org /2003winners.html   (524 words)

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