Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter
Optional Memorial of Pope St. John I, 470-526; when elected, he "inherited" the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ; Italy's emperor subscribed to the heresy, but was tolerant of Catholics; when the eastern emperor began imposing severe sanctions on Arians, John was sent to try to negotiate softer measures; on returning, John was imprisoned, as the western emperor was suspicious of a conspiracy; John died in prison
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/18/24
Gospel: John 21:20-25

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<li>Saturday of the Seventh Week of Easter</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of Pope St. John I, 470-526; when elected, he "inherited" the Arian heresy, which denied the divinity of Christ; Italy's emperor subscribed to the heresy, but was tolerant of Catholics; when the eastern emperor began imposing severe sanctions on Arians, John was sent to try to negotiate softer measures; on returning, John was imprisoned, as the western emperor was suspicious of a conspiracy; John died in prison</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/18/24</li>
<li>Gospel: John 21:20-25</li>
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Daybreak for May 18, 2024

Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Nectan of Hartland, 468-510; possibly a native of Wales or Ireland, best known through legends; lived as a hermit in Devonshire, England, founding churches there and in Cornwall, England; beheaded by robbers, and in some traditions was a relative of the chieftain Brychan; much revered during the Middle Ages
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/17/24
Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42

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<li>Monday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Nectan of Hartland, 468-510; possibly a native of Wales or Ireland, best known through legends; lived as a hermit in Devonshire, England, founding churches there and in Cornwall, England; beheaded by robbers, and in some traditions was a relative of the chieftain Brychan; much revered during the Middle Ages</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/17/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 5:38-42</li>
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Daybreak for June 17, 2024

11th Sunday in Ordinary Time
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/16/24
Gospel: Mark 4:26-34

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<li>11th Sunday in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/16/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Mark 4:26-34</li>
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Daybreak for June 16, 2024

Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Alice, 1220-1250; born near Brussels, and entered a Cistercian convent at a young age; contracted leprosy, and was isolated; her greatest consolation was reception of the Holy Eucharist; known for visions and ecstasies
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/15/24
Gospel: Matthew 5:33-37

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<li>Saturday of the 10th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Alice, 1220-1250; born near Brussels, and entered a Cistercian convent at a young age; contracted leprosy, and was isolated; her greatest consolation was reception of the Holy Eucharist; known for visions and ecstasies</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/15/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Matthew 5:33-37</li>
</ul>

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