Jesus said to the crowd: “No one who lights a lamp conceals it with a vessel or sets it under a bed; rather, he places it on a lamp stand so that those who enter may see the light. For there is nothing hidden that will not become visible, and nothing secret that will not be known and come to light. Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.”

O God, shepherd and ruler of all the faithful, You have willed Your servant to be the pre-eminent shepherd of Your Church, graciously look upon him, and grant to him, we beseech Thee, to benefit by word and deed those whom he rules, so that, with the faithful flock, he may come to life eternal. Through Christ our Lord, Amen.