Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Otto of Bamberg, 1060-1139; born in Swabia; served under Emperor Henry IV, but disagreed with Henry's policies toward the Holy See; thus, when Otto was appointed bishop of Bamberg in 1103, he refused to be consecrated until receiving approval from Pope Paschal II who consecrated him in 1106; Otto headed a missionary effort to Pomerania where he found considerable success in making converts among the local inhabitants; he is thus known as the Apostle of Pomerania
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/2/25
Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34

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<li>Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Otto of Bamberg, 1060-1139; born in Swabia; served under Emperor Henry IV, but disagreed with Henry's policies toward the Holy See; thus, when Otto was appointed&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=1918">bishop</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=1448">Bamberg</a>&nbsp;in 1103, he refused to be consecrated until receiving approval from Pope&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/saints/saint.php?saint_id=1029">Paschal II</a> who consecrated him in 1106; Otto headed a missionary effort to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=9468">Pomerania</a> where he found considerable success in making converts among the local inhabitants; he is thus known as the Apostle of Pomerania</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/2/25</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34</li>
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