17th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/26/26
Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52

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<li>17th Sunday in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/26/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 13:44-52</li>
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Daybreak for July 26, 2026

Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 1491-1556; became a knight in his teens, but a leg wound left him convalescing for months; during that time, he read scripture and saintly works, ultimately leading to his conversion; he was ordained in 1537; in 1539, he founded the Society of Jesus, focusing on a vow of obedience to the pope, strong spiritual formation, foreign missions, and education of youth regardless of class
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/31/26
Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58

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<li>Friday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 1491-1556; became a knight in his teens, but a leg wound left him convalescing for months; during that time, he read scripture and saintly works, ultimately leading to his conversion; he was ordained in 1537; in 1539, he founded the Society of Jesus, focusing on a vow of obedience to the pope, strong spiritual formation, foreign missions, and education of youth regardless of class</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/31/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58</li>
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Daybreak for July 31, 2026

Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus; 5th century Church Father; he studied under Bishop Cornelius and was ordained Bishop of Ravenna by Pope Sixtus; he was given the name Chrysologus or “golden-worded” by Empress Galla Placidia, daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I; he died in 450
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/30/26
Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53

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<li>Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of St. Peter Chrysologus; 5th century Church Father; he studied under Bishop Cornelius and was ordained Bishop of Ravenna by Pope Sixtus; he was given the name Chrysologus or &ldquo;golden-worded&rdquo; by Empress Galla Placidia, daughter of Roman Emperor Theodosius I; he died in 450</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/30/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 13:47-53</li>
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Daybreak for July 30, 2026

Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; three siblings who were friends of the Lord; Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively to his words and Lazarus promptly emerged from the tomb at the command of the One who humiliated death; in 2021, Pope Francis this feast from Martha to include Mary and Lazarus
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/29/26
Gospel: John 11:19-27

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<li>Wednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; three siblings who were friends of the Lord; Martha generously offered him hospitality, Mary listened attentively to his words and Lazarus promptly emerged from the tomb at the command of the One who humiliated death; in 2021, Pope Francis this feast from Martha to include Mary and Lazarus</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/29/26</li>
<li>Gospel: John 11:19-27</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for July 26, 2026

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