March 23- Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop—Optional Memorial

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March 23: Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop—Optional Memorial

1538–1606
Patron Saint of Peru, Latin American bishops, and native people’s rights
Canonized by Pope Benedict XIII on December 10, 1726
Liturgical Color: Purple (Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
Nothing gave the saint so much pleasure as the greatest labors and dangers, to procure the least spiritual advantage to one soul. Burning with the most vehement desire of laying down his life for his flock, and of suffering all things for him who died for us, he feared no danger. ~Butler’s Lives of the Saints

Prayer:
Saint Turibius, you were a true shepherd whose primary concern was the salvation of every soul. You devoted yourself wholeheartedly to that mission. Please pray for me, that I may imitate you and become a better instrument of the Gospel, reaching people in ways that will more fully open their hearts to Christ. Saint Turibius, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Image: Miracle of Saint Toribio, Archbishop of Lima, Vatican Pinacoteca