St. Felix belonged to royal family of France. Wishing to put aside any claim to throne, he renounced all he possessed and retired to the desert. With St. John of Matha, he founded an order for the ransom of captives.

  The just shall spring as the lily: and flourish forever before the Lord. –Gradual: Psalm cxi.

  Thou must become a fool for Christ’s sake, if thou wishest to lead the life of religious. –Imitation: Book I.

  Ideal: Are you inclined to be amused at these saints who throw aside wonderful opportunities of being a king or of filling some other prominent position? Do you know who was the famous man in the baseball world before Babe Ruth? The only glory that will profit any famous personage in his position is God’s love.

  Today: Students who practice for speed in typing often write this line: “Write it on your heart that every day is the very best day of the year.” Change that slightly to “Write it on your heart that nothing is worth a lifetime of effort but God’s love and heaven.”

  Slogan: Nothing is worth a effort but God’s love and heaven.

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