St. Hippolytus was one of St. Laurence’s guards while the latter was in prison. He was converted by the saint and followed him to martyrdom. St. Cassian, a schoolmaster, was delivered with his hands tied behind his back, to his pagan pupils, who pierced him with their stilettos.

Grant, we beseech Thee, O Almighty God, that this venerable solemnity of Thy holy martyrs Hippolytus and Cassian, may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. ~Collect.

Wait a little and thou shalt see a speedy end of suffering. The hour cometh when all trouble and labor shall be no more. ~Imitation: Book III

Ideal~ St. Cassian was put to death by those who should have been his stanchest defenders. There were surely some among them who stabbed only because others were doing it.

Today~ Are you easily led to do wrong because others are doing it? Be careful today not to use the stiletto of your tongue on anyone, particularly not on the absent.

Slogan~ The tongue is a two-edged sword that grows keener by constant use.

~A Character Calendar
Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Mary Charitas
Imprimatur 1931