What if every day of the year offered a new opportunity to grow in virtue, guided by the example of the saints and the wisdom of the Church?
Character Calendar is a remarkable little book that transforms the liturgical year into a daily course in Christian character formation, offering a wealth of spiritual guidance in a convenient pocket-size volume. Originally written in 1931 for upper-grade schoolchildren by two School Sisters of Notre Dame, it was later revised by one of its original authors to reflect the General Roman Calendar of 1954. It is this revised edition that we have reproduced.
Each day's entry begins with a brief account of the saint or feast being celebrated, accompanied by excerpts from The Imitation of Christ and the Mass of the day. From these the authors draw a particular virtue or ideal for the reader to consider, followed by a practical suggestion for putting it into action that very day. A short, memorable slogan completes the meditation, giving the reader a thought to carry throughout the day.
The result is much more than a collection of inspiring reflections. By connecting the example of the saints with the ordinary circumstances of daily life, Character Calendar helps readers turn admiration into imitation, and good intentions into the steady practice of Christian virtue.
Though originally intended for schoolchildren, its direct, practical approach makes it equally valuable for older readers seeking to sanctify their everyday lives.
4.37" x 7" softcover 288 pages
Q: Which liturgical calendar does this book follow?
A: This edition reproduces the revision made by one of the original authors to reflect the General Roman Calendar of 1954.