Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent
Memorial of St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591; Carmelite priest who, with St. Teresa of Avila, set about reforming the Carmelite order; he experienced opposition, misunderstanding, persecution, and imprisonment; known especially for the "Spiritual Canticle" and "Ascent of Mount Carmel"
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/14/22
Gospel: Luke 7:18-23

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<li>Wednesday of the Third Week of Advent</li>
<li>Memorial of St. John of the Cross, 1542-1591; Carmelite priest who, with St. Teresa of Avila, set about reforming the Carmelite order; he experienced opposition, misunderstanding, persecution, and imprisonment; known especially for the "Spiritual Canticle" and "Ascent of Mount Carmel"</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/14/22</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 7:18-23</li>
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Daybreak for December 14, 2022

Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of St. Wenceslaus, 907-929; son of the duke of Bohemia, and raised by his grandmother, Ludmilla, who was murdered; Wenceslaus assumed leadership of the government, and worked toward unification within Bohemia, support of the Church, and peace-making negotiations with Germany; he was assassinated by his brother Boleslav and companions
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/28/24
Gospel: Luke 9:43-45

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<li>Saturday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of St. Wenceslaus, 907-929; son of the duke of Bohemia, and raised by his grandmother, Ludmilla, who was murdered; Wenceslaus assumed leadership of the government, and worked toward unification within Bohemia, support of the Church, and peace-making negotiations with Germany; he was assassinated by his brother Boleslav and companions</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/28/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 9:43-45</li>
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Daybreak for September 28, 2024

Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, 1580-1660; born in Gascony, France, and came to lead what became known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the Vincentians; he later established confraternities of charity for the spiritual and physical relief of the poor and sick of each parish; with the help of Saint Louise de Marillac, he founded the Daughters of Charity; he was a pioneer in clerical training and was instrumental in establishing seminaries; patron of all charitable societies
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/27/24
Gospel: Luke 9:18-22

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<li>Friday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Vincent de Paul, 1580-1660; born in Gascony, France, and came to lead what became known as the Congregation of the Mission, or the Vincentians; he later established confraternities of charity for the spiritual and physical relief of the poor and sick of each parish; with the help of Saint Louise de Marillac, he founded the Daughters of Charity; he was a pioneer in clerical training and was instrumental in establishing seminaries; patron of all charitable societies</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/27/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 9:18-22</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for September 27, 2024

Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of Saints Cosmas and Damian; Arab-born Christians who were brothers, known for their skill in medicine; they refused payment for their services; their prominence made them targets in the persecution of Diocletian; they were tortured and killed in about 283; patron saints of pharmacists
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/26/24
Gospel: Luk 9:7-9

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<li>Thursday of the 25th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of Saints Cosmas and Damian; Arab-born Christians who were brothers, known for their skill in medicine; they refused payment for their services; their prominence made them targets in the persecution of Diocletian; they were tortured and killed in about 283; patron saints of pharmacists</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/26/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luk 9:7-9</li>
</ul>

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