November 4, 2022
O glorious St. Charles Borromeo,
the father of the clergy,
and the perfect model of holy prelates!
You are that good pastor, who, like your divine Master,
gave up your life for your flock, if not by death, at least
by the numerous sacrifices of your painful mission.
Your sanctified life on earth was a spur to the most fervent,
your exemplary penance was a reproach to the slothful,
and your untiring zeal was the support of the Church.