Rather than make a compromise in matters of religion, St. Theodoret suffered a cruel martyrdom. He threatened his judge with the judgment of God. A little later the judge died.

For thou hast prevented him with blessings of
sweetness
Thou hast set on his head a crown of precious
stone. ~Introit : Psalm xx.

No man is fit to comprehend heavenly things who hath not resigned himself to suffer adversities for Christ. ~Imitation, Book II.

Ideal~ St. Theodoret died for his faith. You may never be called upon to die for your faith, but you are expected each day to live for it.

Today~ If your neighbors did not know you are a Catholic, is there anything about your life that would lead them to surmise as much? Be very careful about your conduct on the street and among people. A Catholic is always under very severe scrutiny. You can be a missionary without going into foreign parts.

Slogan~ Thy kingdom come. ~The Our Father

~A Character Calendar
Sister Mary Fidelis, Sister Mary Charitas
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