Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Patiens; a Fifth Century bishop of Lyons, Gaul; he was known for his immense efforts at charitable work; he was also a dedicated enemy of Arianism; he died in 491
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/11/26
Gospel: Luke 6:39-42

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<li>Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Patiens; a Fifth Century bishop of Lyons, Gaul; he was known for his immense efforts at charitable work; he was also a dedicated enemy of Arianism; he died in 491</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/11/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 6:39-42</li>
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Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, 1542-1621; born in Tuscany, entered the Society of Jesus at 18, and studied philosophy and theology; in 1597, Clement VIII made him Examiner of Bishops and Consultor of the Holy Office as well as his personal theologian; he was appointed Archbishop of Capua and was involved in the controversy over Galileo’s teaching that the earth was not the center of the universe; he advocated for continuing education for adults, religious and secular
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/17/26
Gospel: Luke 7:36-50

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<li>Thursday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of St. Robert Bellarmine, 1542-1621; born in Tuscany, entered the Society of Jesus at 18, and studied philosophy and theology; in 1597, Clement VIII made him Examiner of Bishops and Consultor of the Holy Office as well as his personal theologian; he was appointed Archbishop of Capua and was involved in the controversy over Galileo&rsquo;s teaching that the earth was not the center of the universe; he advocated for continuing education for adults, religious and secular</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/17/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 7:36-50</li>
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Daybreak for September 17, 2026

Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian; Cornelius became pope in 251; he fought against the Novatian schismatics and with the help of Cyprian was able to enforce his authority; he was driven into exile by the Emperor Gallus, and died in 253; Cyprian was born of pagan parents in Carthage in 210; he was converted, ordained, and subsequently made bishop of that city in the year 249; he guided the Church through difficult times; in the persecution of Valerian, he was exiled, and then martyred in 258
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/16/26
Gospel: Luke 7:31-35

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<li>Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of Saints Cornelius and Cyprian; Cornelius became pope in 251; he fought against the Novatian schismatics and with the help of Cyprian was able to enforce his authority; he was driven into exile by the Emperor Gallus, and died in 253; Cyprian was born of pagan parents in Carthage in 210; he was converted, ordained, and subsequently made bishop of that city in the year 249; he guided the Church through difficult times; in the persecution of Valerian, he was exiled, and then martyred in 258</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/16/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 7:31-35</li>
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Daybreak for September 16, 2026

Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/15/26
Gospel: John 19:25-27

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<li>Tuesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of Our Lady of Sorrows</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/15/26</li>
<li>Gospel: John 19:25-27</li>
</ul>

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