DaybreakDaybreak for August 2, 2024
- Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time
- Optional Memorial of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, 300-371; born on the isle of Sardinia; first recorded bishop of Vercelli; when a council was called at Milan to settle Catholic-Arian troubles, Eusebius attended, and refused to go along with the condemnation of Saint Athanasius; he laid the Nicene Creed on the table, insisting that all sign it before proceeding; the emperor exiled him in Palestine, Asia Minor, and Egypt; a new emperor allowed Eusebius to return to Vercelli; he died peacefully at the age of 71
- Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/2/24
- Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58
