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Turibius' holiness made him the ideal choice for this position, even though he protested that, as a layman, he was ineligible. Turibius' protests were overruled; he was ordained a priest and bishop, and then sent to Peru.

Sounds similar to St. Augustine being made bishop of Hippo by popular acclaim.

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Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo, Bishop

Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo, Bishop
Optional Memorial
March 23rd

Saint Turibius of Mongrovejo was born in Mayorga, Spain. He established ecclesiastical discipline in the Church of Latin America. He was Archbishop of Lima.

Source: Daily Roman Missal, Edited by Rev. James Socías, Midwest Theological Forum, Chicago, Illinois ©2003

Collect:
Lord, through the apostolic work of Saint Turibius
and his unwavering love of truth,
You helped Your church to grow.
May Your chosen people continue to grow
in faith and holiness.
Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son,
who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit,
one God, for ever and ever. +Amen.


First Reading: 2 Timothy 1: 13-14;2:1-3
Follow the pattern of the sound words which you have heard from me, in the faith and love which are in Christ Jesus; guard the truth that has been entrusted to you by the Holy Spirit who dwells within us.

You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me before many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus.

Gospel Reading: Matthew 9:35-38
Jesus went about all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing every disease and every infirmity. When He saw the crowds, He had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples, "The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; pray therefore the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into His harvest."