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

Read entire reflection online >>>March 23: Saint Turibius of Mogrovejo, Bishop—Optional Memorial1538–1606Patron Saint of Peru, Latin American bishops, and native people’s rightsCanonized by Pope Benedict XIII on December 10, 1726Liturgical 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 SaintsPrayer: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.Source of content: mycatholic.lifeCopyright © 2024 My Catholic Life! Inc. All rights reserved. Used with permission via RSS feed.Image: Sebastiano Conca, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons