April 3rd is the feast of Saint Richard.
Saint Richard was a man of strong character, a scholar, but sensible and practical as well, energetic, kind, modest about his own powers, cheerful and courageous. He loved people and was greatly beloved by them.
He went to Oxford and studied theology. He continued his studies at Paris and Bologna. When his mentor and friend, Edmund of Abingdon became Archbishop of Canterbury, Richard was made his Chancellor. After Edmund died he was ordained by the Bishop and returned to England as a parish priest in Kent. In 1244 the Bishop of Chichester died; the canons elected Richard as their bishop.
Saint Richard's Prayer
May I know you more clearly;
Love you more dearly;
And follow you more nearly.