Bishop

Be obedient to your bishop and to one another, as Jesus Christ in his human nature was subject to the Father and as the apostles were to Christ and the Father. In this way there will be union of body and spirit. — St. Ignatius of Antioch

It would be considered a theft on our part if we didn’t give to someone in greater need than we are. — St. Francis of Assisi

I had rather be poor for Thee than rich without Thee. — Thomas à Kempis

Lord, if your people still have need of my services, I will not avoid the toil. Your will be done… I will do the work you entrust to me. While you command, I will fight beneath your banner. — St. Martin of Tours

Memorial of Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius, bishop Readings: 1 Kings 11:29-32, 12:19 Psalms 81:10-11AB, 12-13, 14-15 Mark 7:31-37 Memorial of Saints Cyril, monk, and Methodius Readings: Acts 13:46-49 Psalms 117:1BC, 2 Luke 10:1-9

Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, Bishop (Veterans Day, USA) Readings: Wisdom 1:1-7 Psalms 139:1B-3, 4-6, 7-8, 9-10 Luke 17:1-6 Memorial of Saint Martin of Tours Readings: Isaiah 61:1-3ABCD Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 21-22, 25, 27 Matthew 25:31-40

Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop If they, why not I? If these men and women could become saints, why cannot I with the help of him who is all-powerful? — St. Augustine

Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, Bishop Readings: Romans 11:29-36 Psalms 69:30-31, 33-34, 36 Luke 14:12-14 Memorial of Saint Charles Borromeo Readings: Romans 12:3-13 Psalms 89:2-3, 4-5, 21-22, 25, 27 John 10:11-16

Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop Readings: Romans 6:19-23 Psalms 1:1-2, 3, 4, 6 Luke 12:49-53 Optional Memorial of Saint Anthony Mary Claret Isaiah 52:7-10 Psalms 96:1-2A, 2B-3, 7-8, 10 Mark 1:14-20

Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, Bishop It is only by hammer blows that God manages to humble us, no matter how good our native dispositions might be. — St. Anthony Mary Claret