In early life St. Jerome Aemilian was a soldier. While bravely defending his post he was made a prisoner. In his dungeon he called upon the Mother of God for help and promised to lead a better life. Our Lady appeared to him and set him free. He kept his promise, devoted himself to deserted orphan children and to the unfortunate. He became founder of the Clerks Regular.

He hath given to the poor; his justice remaineth forever. ~Gradual

Love is circumspect, humble upright; not soft, not light, not intent on vain things; is sober, chaste, steadfast, quiet, and keepeth a guard over all the senses. ~Imitation: Book III

Ideal~ In distress, St. Jerome made a promise. Not content with fulfilling the mere letter of the promise, he did much more than he had promised. Have you ever prayed real hard for something you wanted very much, and then, when you got it, promptly forgot to say, “Thank you, God”?

Today~Be grateful to God even for small favors. We don’t like to be considered rude by our fellow men, but are we always polite to God?

Slogan~ A grateful soul pleaseth the Lord

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