Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time
Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 1647-1690; entered the order of the Visitation Nuns at the age of 24; characterized by a fellow novice as simple, and frank, but above all, kind and patient under sharp criticism and correction; received the first of her revelations in 1674 when Christ requested that his love for humankind be made evident through her; Christ appeared to her at intervals over 13 months; his human heart was to be the symbol of His divine-human love; Christ called her to be a sacrificial victim for the shortcomings of her own sisters, and to make this known; died at the age of 43
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/16/24
Gospel: Luke 11:42-46

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<li>Wednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 1647-1690; entered the order of the Visitation Nuns at the age of 24; characterized by a fellow novice as simple, and frank, but above all, kind and patient under sharp criticism and correction; received the first of her revelations in 1674 when Christ requested that his love for humankind be made evident through her; Christ appeared to her at intervals over 13 months; his human heart was to be the symbol of His divine-human love; Christ called her to be a sacrificial victim for the shortcomings of her own sisters, and to make this known; died at the age of 43</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/16/24</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 11:42-46</li>
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Daybreak for October 16, 2024

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/18/26
Gospel: John 1:29-34

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<li>Second Sunday in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/18/26</li>
<li>Gospel: John 1:29-34</li>
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Daybreak for January 18, 2026

Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Memorial of St. Anthony, the Abbot, 251-356; born in Egypt, and felt called to give away all his possessions, follow Christ, and become a hermit; his spirituality attracted many followers; during the Arian controversy, St. Anthony supported the Nicene party and became friends with St. Athanasius, who would later write The Way of St. Antony
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/17/26
Gospel: Mark 2:13-17

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<li>Saturday of the First Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Memorial of St. Anthony, the Abbot, 251-356; born in Egypt, and felt called to give away all his possessions, follow Christ, and become a hermit; his spirituality attracted many followers; during the Arian controversy, St. Anthony supported the Nicene party and became friends with St. Athanasius, who would later write <em>The Way of St. Antony</em></li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/17/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Mark 2:13-17</li>
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Daybreak for January 17, 2026

Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time
Saint of the Day: St. Sulpicius, 576-646; the son of wealthy parents; he renounced the idea of marriage and devoted himself to good works, especially caring for the poor; when he became Bishop of Bourges in 624, he fought for the rights of his people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo; known for austerity and holliness; he is reported to have converted all the inhabitants of Bourges to Christianity with his holiness and charity; resigned his bishopric late in life to devote himself to the poor
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/16/26
Gospel: Mark 2:1-12

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<li>Friday of the First Week in Ordinary Time</li>
<li>Saint of the Day: St. Sulpicius, 576-646; the son of wealthy parents; he renounced the idea of marriage and devoted himself to good works, especially caring for the poor; when he became <a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=1918">Bishop</a>&nbsp;of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=2092">Bourges</a> in 624, he fought for the rights of his people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo; known for austerity and holliness; he is reported to have converted all the inhabitants of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=2092">Bourges</a>&nbsp;to&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=2927">Christianity</a>&nbsp;with his&nbsp;<a href="https://www.catholic.org/encyclopedia/view.php?id=5813">holiness</a> and charity; resigned his bishopric late in life to devote himself to the poor</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 1/16/26</li>
<li>Gospel: Mark 2:1-12</li>
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