Saint Richard of Chichester was born as Richard de Wych around the year 1197 in Droitwich, Worcestershire, England. He was the second son to his parents; his father died when he was young. As soon as Richard was old enough he took over the management of their estates and brought the family back to profit. He was educated at Oxford, in Paris and in Bologna. He was the chancellor of Oxford and the legal advisor to Saint Edmund Rich and Saint Boniface of Savoy, the archbishops of Canterbury. He became the bishop of Chichester. Miracles and cures have occurred at his shrine in Chichester. He died in Kent, England on April 3, 1253 and was canonized in 1262 by Pope Urban IV in Italy.
Godspell made one of Saint Richard's prayers more famous. My blog "Day by Day with the Saints" should be dedicated to him. Listen to the song "Day by Day" here.
Thanks be to Thee, my Lord Jesus Christ for all the benefits Thou hast given me, for all the pains and insults which Thou hast borne for me. O most merciful Redeemer, friend, and Brother, may I know Thee more clearly, Love Thee more dearly, Follow Thee more nearly, day by day. Amen.
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