Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Zephyrinus; pope from 199 to 217; Roman by birth, succeeded Victor I; his papacy was dominated by the troubles caused by several heretical groups and the severe persecution of the Church; the antipope Hippolytus criticized his vacillation in dealing with the Monarchian heretics; according to tradition, Zephyrinus was martyred in 202
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/26/25
Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26

<ul>
<li>Tuesday of the 21st Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Zephyrinus; pope from 199 to 217; Roman by birth, succeeded Victor I; his papacy was dominated by the troubles caused by several heretical groups and the severe&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=9187">persecution</a> of the Church; the <a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=884">antipope</a> Hippolytus criticized his vacillation in dealing with the Monarchian heretics; according to tradition, Zephyrinus was martyred in 202</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/26/25</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 23:23-26</li>
</ul>

Daybreak™ is a fresh, upbeat approach to morning devotions and prayer. Host Paul Sadek leads you in spiritual reflections and meditations from the daily Mass readings, Morning Prayer, the Holy Father’s teachings, writing of the saints, and more.

Bringing Christ to the world through the media