Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, 1910-1946; Franciscan religious sister; first canonized saint from India, and the first canonized saint of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an eastern Catholic Church of the St. Thomas Christian Community
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/28/25
Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35

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<li>Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsa of the Immaculate Conception, 1910-1946; Franciscan religious sister; first canonized saint from India, and the first canonized saint of the Syro-Malabar Catholic Church, an eastern Catholic Church of the St. Thomas Christian Community</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/28/25</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35</li>
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Daybreak for July 28, 2025

First Sunday of Lent
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/22/26
Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11

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<li>First Sunday of Lent</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/22/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 4:1-11</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for February 22, 2026

Saturday after Ash Wednesday
Commemoration of St. Peter Damian, 1007-1072; born in Italy, and joined a Benedictine hermitage, eventually becoming its prior; he wrote against simony, wantonness, and worldliness among religious leaders; upon his consecration as Bishop, St. Peter Damian stressed even more the importance of a unified Church and a morally exemplary clergy
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/21/26
Gospel: Luke 5:27-32

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<li>Saturday after Ash Wednesday</li>
<li>Commemoration of St. Peter Damian, 1007-1072; born in Italy, and joined a Benedictine hermitage, eventually becoming its prior; he wrote against simony, wantonness, and worldliness among religious leaders; upon his consecration as Bishop, St. Peter Damian stressed even more the importance of a unified Church and a morally exemplary clergy</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/21/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 5:27-32</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for February 21, 2026

Friday after Ash Wednesday
Saint of the Day: St. Wulfric, 1080-1154; born in England, became a priest, and was excessively materialistic and worldly; after meeting with a beggar, he became a hermit, and devoted himself to rigorous austerities' he was known for his miracles and prophecies; Wulfric was a very popular saint during the Middle Ages, and his tomb was visited by many pilgrims
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/20/26
Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15

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<li>Friday after Ash Wednesday</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Wulfric, 1080-1154; born in England, became a priest, and was excessively materialistic and worldly; after meeting with a beggar, he became a hermit, and devoted himself to rigorous austerities' he was known for his miracles and prophecies; Wulfric was a very popular saint during the Middle Ages, and his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=11611">tomb</a>&nbsp;was visited by many pilgrims</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/20/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 9:14-15</li>
</ul>

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