St. John was favored by the Holy Ghost with a marvelous gift for peacemaking. He distributed his rich revenues among the poor and devoted his time to works of charity, to prayer, and to the contemplation of divine wisdom.

O God, the author of peace, and lover of charity, Who didst adorn blessed John, Thy Confessor, with a wonderful grade for reconciling those at variance; grant by his merits and intercession, that, being established in Thy charity, we may not by any temptations be separated from Thee. ~Collect

Peace, therefore, is not in the heart of the carnal man, nor in the man who is devoted to outward things, but in the fervent and spiritual man. ~ Imitation: Book 1

Ideal: St. John had a special gift for making peace among his neighbors. He became an Augustinian monk later to prepare himself to meet his Master.

Today: We are told so often to prepare for death, that we scarcely hear it any more. But, there is no second chance, as we all know.

Slogan: Blessed is that servant who, when the Master calls, is found watching.

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