Saint Charles Borromeo, bishop (†1584). Born in 1538 into a noble Italian family. At only 21, he was consecrated bishop of Milan and made a cardinal by his uncle, Pope Pius IV. He gave extraordinary examples of virtue and was a perfect model of a shepherd of souls. He implemented the reforms of the Council of Trent and died at the age of 46.
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Thursday of the Thirtieth Week in Ordinary Time
Readings:
Ephesians 6:10-20
Psalm 144:1b, 2, 9-10
Luke 13:31-35
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