Daybreak

Daybreak

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Daybreak episodes

  • Daybreak for April 2, 2026
    • Holy Thursday
    • Saint of the Day: St. Abundius; Fifth Century bishop and noted theologian who was born in Thessaloncia; he became the bishop of Como, Italy, and attended the Council of Constantinople in 450; he was sent by Pope St. Leo I the Great to the Emperor Theodosius II as an envoy of the Holy See; his mission led to the Council of Chalcedon in 451 and to the Council of Milan in 452; Abundius served as the pope's representative in such councils, clearly stating the Church's role and concerns; he died in 469
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/26
    • Gospel: John 13:1-15
    52 min
  • Daybreak for April 1, 2026
    • Wednesday of Holy Week
    • Saint of the Day: St. Hugh of Grenoble, 1053-1132; born in the Dauphine region, and became a canon of the Cathedral in Valence; he became bishop of Grenoble in 1080, and attempted a massive reform of the diocese, but was discouraged, and retired to Chaise Dieu Abbey, becoming a Benedictine; Pope Gregory VII ordered him to return to Grenoble; he gave St. Bruno the land on which the Grande Chartreuse was built, starting the Carthusians; Hugh died April 1, 1132
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/1/26
    • Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 31, 2026
    • Tuesday of Holy Week
    • Saint of the Day: St. Guy of Pomposa, 1008-1046; born in Ravenna, Italy, and gave everything to the poor; he spent three years as a hermit on an island in the Po River; he became the abbot of St. Severus, and a much sought after spiritual advisor
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/31/26
    • Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-28
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 30, 2026
    • Monday of Holy Week
    • Saint of the Day: St. John Climacus, 525-606; called "Climacus" because of his famous book, "The Climax," or, "The Ladder of Perfection"; a Syrian or Palestinian who started his eremitical life at sixteen, living for many years as a hermit on Sinai, then went to Thale; he authored "The Ladder of Perfection" to provide a comprehensive treatise on the ideal of Christian perfection and the virtues and vices of the monastic life; elected abbot of the monks of Mt. Sinai at the age of seventy, and died on Mt. Sinai
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/30/26
    • Gospel: John 12:1-11
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 28, 2026
    • Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent
    • Saint of the Day: St. Tutilo; Ninth and Tenth Century Benedictine monk and artist; a member of the Benedictines at St. Gall, Switzerland, he distinguished himself through his abilities as a painter, sculptor, musician, poet, metalworker, and orator; he taught at the abbey school and was noted for his particular adherence to obedience; he died in 915
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/28/26
    • Gospel: John 11:45-56
    1 hr
  • Daybreak for March 27, 2026
    • Friday of the Fifth Week of Lent
    • Saint of the Day: St. John of Egypt; lived in the Fourth Century, and was one of the most famous early desert hermits, a noted prophet of his era; he was born in Egypt, and became a hermit at the age of 20; his hermitage had a single window opening to the public, from which he preached to vast crowds each weekend; he died in 394
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/27/26
    • Gospel: John 10:31-42
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 26, 2026
    • Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent
    • Saint of the Day: St. Basil the Younger; Tenth Century hermit with gifts of prophecy; living near Constantinople, he was imprisoned and tortured as a spy; miracles and prophecies won him his freedom, and he returned to his hermitage with a disciple, Gregory; there he denounced the immorality of the aristocracy, including Princess Anastasia, an activity that brought him persecution; he died in 952
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/26/26
    • Gospel: John 8:51-59
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 25, 2026
    • Solemnity of the Annunciation of the Lord
    • Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/25/26
    • Gospel: Luke 1:26-38
    52 min
  • Daybreak for March 24, 2026
    • Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent
    • Saint of the Day: St. Aldemar; Eleventh Century abbot and miracle worker; born in Capua, Italy, and became a monk at Monte Cassino; Princess Aloara built a new convent, and Aldemar became the director of the religious in the established house; his abbot reassigned him to Monte Cassino, which angered the princess; there were even attempts on Aldemar's life; he fled, and established several more religious houses; he died in 1080
    • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/24/26
    • Gospel: John 8:21-30
    52 min

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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…

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