This saint was the first bishop of Toulouse. On his way to church he was seized by heathens and asked to offer sacrifice. In consequence of his refusal, he was tied to a bull and dragged through the streets of the city.

  My hand shall help him, and My arm shall strengthen him. –Gradual: Psalm lxxxviii.

  Oh, if thou couldst see the everlasting crowns of the saints in heaven, and in how great glory they now triumph, who appeared contemptible heretofore to this world. –Imitation: Book III.

  Ideal: The account of this martyr’s death is almost  too gruesome for words. And yet, the saint’s reasoning was philosophic; in a few hours it will all be over and heaven lasts forever.

  Today: Will you try to keep that in mind today, particularly if you have something to do you dislike very much?

  Slogan: Heaven is worth everything.

~A Character Calendar
Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Mary Charitas
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