St. Cecilia is the patroness of musicians. Born at Rome, of an illustrious family, she consecrated her virginity to God when she was still a child. The house in which she lived and suffered martyrdom has been transformed into a beautiful church.

  The musicians played, and the maiden Cecilia sang in her heart unto the Lord alone, saying: Lord, let my heart and my body be undefiled, that I be not ashamed. –Matins: First Responsory.

  Free me from evil passions and cure my heart of all disorderly affections; so that inwardly healed and well purified, I may become apt to love, courageous to suffer, and steadfast to persevere. –Imitation: Book III. 

  Ideal: St. Cecilia is typical of the kind of woman who inspires those who admire her to become like her. She was good and holy, and became the inspiration for Valerian to become a Christian and give his life for his faith as she did.

  Today: Everybody who meets you is better or worse for the meeting. You cannot go to heaven alone, nor can you miss going there alone; that is, you influence one way or the other those with whom you live. Think about this today, and tell yourself of what kind your influence must be.

  Slogan: I am a part of all I have met.

~A Character Calendar
Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Mary Charitas
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