After a brilliant career at Oxford University, St. Edmund Rich went to Paris where he received the degree of Doctor of Divinity. As archbishop of Canterbury, he fearlessly defended the rights of the Church against Henry III. He was canonized four years after his death.

  The Lord loved him and beautified him. He clothed him with a robe of glory. –Tierce: Short Responsory.

  Drink of the chalice of the Lord lovingly, if thou desirest to be His friend, and to have part with Him. –Imitation: Book II.

  Ideal: St. Edmund was a very meek and patient man who seldom spoke unless he was spoken to. When the king encroached upon the rights of the Church and thought this very pliable man would be “broadminded” enough to make concessions for his royal highness, St. Edmund without a fear defended the rights of the Church regardless of the king’s surprise or indignation.

  Today: Some time in your life you may be called upon to help out a “down and out” by telling a lie for him or in some other way side-stepping your conscience to do him a favor. You will be asked because you are so levelheaded and broad about everything. What about it? What have you done in such cases previous to today?

  Slogan: Choose today whom you would rather serve.

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