Catholic Saints & Feasts of the Liturgical Year

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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

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March 19: Saint Joseph, Husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary—Solemnity

First Century
Patron Saint of the Universal Church, fathers, carpenters, and a happy death
Liturgical Color: White

Quote:
When Joseph awoke, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and took his wife into his home. He had no relations with her until she bore a son, and he named him Jesus. ~Matthew 1:24–25

Prayer:
Saint Joseph, you were obedient to the will of the Father in Heaven as it was revealed to you by an angel. You took Mary as your wife and Jesus as your Son. You raised Him, protected Him, and exercised a fatherly authority over Him. Please exercise that same fatherly authority, given to you by the Father in Heaven, over my life. I entrust myself to your intercession and authority and pray that you protect me always, guiding me to your Son in Heaven. Saint Joseph, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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Image: The Rest on The Flight into Egypt by Fra Bartolomeo

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March 18- Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, Bishop and Doctor—Optional Memorial

c. 315–c. 387
Pre-Congregation canonization
Declared a Doctor of the Church by Pope Leo XIII in 1883
Liturgical Color: Purple (Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
God is loving to man, and loving in no small measure. For say not, I have committed fornication and adultery: I have done dreadful things, and not once only, but often: will He forgive? Will He grant pardon? Hear what the Psalmist says: “How great is the multitude of Your goodness, O Lord!” Your accumulated offenses surpass not the multitude of God’s mercies: your wounds surpass not the great Physician’s skill. Only give yourself up in faith: tell the Physician your ailment: say thou also, like David: “I said, I will confess me my sin unto the Lord:” and the same shall be done in your case, which he says immediately: “And you forgave the wickedness of my heart.” ~Saint Cyril, Catechetical Lecture 2

Prayer:
Saint Cyril, you were a loving shepherd and a firm defender of the Truth of the divinity of Christ. You never wavered in your mission, not even during persecution and exile, but proclaimed Christ Jesus to your flock. Please pray for me, that I will always remain firm in my faith, especially when challenged by a hostile world, and will lovingly proclaim the truth to those who need it most. Saint Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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March 17: Saint Patrick, Bishop—Optional Memorial

c. 387–c. 460 or 493 (Actual dates are uncertain)
Patron Saint of Ireland
Invoked against snake bites
Pre-Congregation canonization
Liturgical Color: Purple (Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
I, Patrick, a sinner, a most simple countryman, the least of all the faithful and most contemptible to many…was taken captive. I was at that time about sixteen years of age. I did not, indeed, know the true God; and I was taken into captivity in Ireland with many thousands of people…And there the Lord opened my mind to an awareness of my unbelief, in order that, even so late, I might remember my transgressions and turn with all my heart to the Lord my God… ~Confession of Saint Patrick

Prayer:
Saint Patrick, you were captured and made a slave. God used that captivity to change your heart and draw you to Himself. Once converted, you chose to become a holy slave of Christ, bringing His saving message to a hostile and pagan land. Please pray for me, that I may imitate your conversion and place myself at the service of the will of God. Saint Patrick, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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March 9: Saint Francis of Rome, Religious—Optional Memorial

1495–1550
Patron Saint of hospitals, nurses, firefighters, booksellers, alcoholics, and the sick
Canonized October 16, 1690 by Pope Alexander VIII
Liturgical Color: White (Purple if Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
A married woman must, when called upon, leave her devotions to God at the altar to find him in her household affairs. ~Famous quote of Saint Frances

Prayer:
Saint Frances of Rome, you loved and served God at every stage of your life. Please pray that I may serve God within my vocation, seeking only His holy and perfect will. Saint Frances, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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