Obedient to this father’s wish, St. Philip studied and practiced medicine. But our Lady bade him enter her Order of Servites. He offered himself as a lay brother but his ability was soon recognized, he was ordained a priest, became master of novices and general of his order. By flight only, did he escape being elevated to the papal throne.

The just shall flourish like the palm tree: he shall grow up like the cedar of Libanus. ~Introit

Put thyself always in the lowest place and the highest shall be given thee. ~Imitation: Book III

Ideal~ The more St. Philip tried to flee from honors the more they seemed to pursue him.

Today~ Seek the last place today. To do that effectively and meritoriously you must think little of yourself. Our actions are our thoughts put into execution.

Slogan~ And the last shall be first.

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