April 4- Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church—Optional Memorial

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April 4: Saint Isidore, Bishop and Doctor of the Church—Optional Memorial

c.560–636
Patron Saint of computer technicians, the Internet, and students
Pre-Congregation canonization
Proclaimed a Doctor of the Church in 1722 by Pope Innocent XIII
Liturgical Color: White (Purple if Lenten Weekday)

Quote:
Isidore, a man of great distinction, bishop of the church of Seville, successor and brother of bishop Leander, flourished from the time of Emperor Maurice and King Reccared. In him antiquity reasserted itself—or rather, our time laid in him a picture of the wisdom of antiquity: a man practiced in every form of speech, he adapted himself in the quality of his words to the ignorant and the learned, and was distinguished for unequaled eloquence when there was fit opportunity. Furthermore, the intelligent reader will be able to understand easily from his diversified studies and the works he has completed, how great was his wisdom. ~Tribute to Saint Isidore by Bishop Braulio of Saragossa

Prayer:
Saint Isidore, God gifted you with a keen intellect that you wholeheartedly devoted to the service of Christ and His Church. Coupled with your personal holiness and charismatic nature, you left an enduring legacy of faith for countless generations. Please pray for me, that I will devote every gift I have been given to the glory of God and the building up of His Church. Saint Isidore, pray for me. Jesus, I trust in You.

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