Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the church, 349-407; after a dozen years as a priest in Syria, he became archbishop of Contantinople under the cloud of imperial politics; but his zeal led him to decisive action--bishops who bribed their way into office were deposed, and he called for concrete steps to share wealth with the poor; he was accused of gluttony, and there was much gossip about his spiritual direction of the rich widow Olympia; the archbishop of Alexandria and the empress became concerned about John's influence, and he was ultimately exiled, where he died
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/13/24
Gospel: Luke 6:39-42

<ul>
<li>Friday of the 23rd Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. John Chrysostom, bishop and doctor of the church, 349-407; after a dozen years as a priest in Syria, he became archbishop of Contantinople under the cloud of imperial politics; but his zeal led him to decisive action--bishops who bribed their way into office were deposed, and he called for concrete steps to share wealth with the poor; he was accused of gluttony, and there was much gossip about his spiritual direction of the rich widow Olympia; the archbishop of Alexandria and the empress became concerned about John's influence, and he was ultimately exiled, where he died</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/13/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 6:39-42</li>
</ul>

Daybreak™ is a fresh, upbeat approach to morning devotions and prayer. Host Paul Sadek leads you in spiritual reflections and meditations from the daily Mass readings, Morning Prayer, the Holy Father’s teachings, writing of the saints, and more.

Bringing Christ to the world through the media

Daybreak

Daybreak for September 13, 2024

Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Josaphat, 1580-1623; born in what is now Ukraine, became a Basilian monk, then a priest, and was soon known as a preacher and ascetic; as bishop of Vitebsk and archbishop of Polotsk, he found that most monks did not desire reunion with Rome; however, Josaphat won the greater portion of Orthodox in that area to the union; but in the following year, the rumor was spread that he had "gone Latin," and his followers would be forced to do the same; he went to Vitebsk, and a mob assembled; Josaphat was struck with a halberd, then shot, and his body thrown into the river; tt was later recovered and is now buried in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/12/24
Gospel: Luke 17:7-10

<ul>
<li>Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Josaphat, 1580-1623; born in what is now Ukraine, became a Basilian monk, then a priest, and was soon known as a preacher and ascetic; as bishop of Vitebsk and archbishop of Polotsk, he found that most monks did not desire reunion with Rome; however, Josaphat won the greater portion of Orthodox in that area to the union; but in the following year, the rumor was spread that he had "gone Latin," and his followers would be forced to do the same; he went to Vitebsk, and a mob assembled; Josaphat was struck with a halberd, then shot, and his body thrown into the river; tt was later recovered and is now buried in St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/12/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 17:7-10</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for November 12, 2024

Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, 316-397; born in what is now Hungary, raised in Italy; after being discharged from the army, he became a monk; he established what may have been the first French monastery; the people of Tours demanded that he become their bishop, so they lured him to the city on a ruse; he was taken to the church, where he reluctantly consented to being consecrated bishop; as bishop, he rejected the concept of putting heretics to death, and prevailed upon the emperor not to intrude in such matters; as death approached, Martin's followers begged him not to leave them; he prayed, “Lord, if your people still need me, I do not refuse the work. Your will be done”
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/11/24
Gospel: Luke 17:1-6

<ul>
<li>Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Martin of Tours, 316-397; born in what is now Hungary, raised in Italy; after being discharged from the army, he became a monk; he established what may have been the first French monastery; the people of Tours demanded that he become their bishop, so they lured him to the city on a ruse; he was taken to the church, where he reluctantly consented to being consecrated bishop; as bishop, he rejected the concept of putting heretics to death, and prevailed upon the emperor not to intrude in such matters; as death approached, Martin's followers begged him not to leave them; he prayed, “Lord, if your people still need me, I do not refuse the work. Your will be done”</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/11/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 17:1-6</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for November 11, 2024

32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/10/24
Gospel: Mark 12:38-44

<ul>
<li>32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/10/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Mark 12:38-44</li>
</ul>

Daybreak for September 13, 2024

In 1 playlist(s)

Daybreak

Social links

Follow podcast

Recent clips