Daybreak

Holy Thursday Commemoration of the Lord’s Last Supper, the Insitution of the Eucharist, and the institution of the sacramental priesthood Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/9/20 Gospel: John 13:1-15

Wednesday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. Julie Billiard, 1751-1816; co-foundress of the Institute of Notre Dame, dedicated to the education of poor, young Christian girls, and the training of catechists Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/8/20 Gospel: Matthew 26:14-25

Tuesday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: St. John Baptist de la Salle, 1651-1719; known for his work with the poor, and in education; patron of teachers Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/7/20 Gospel: John 13:21-33, 36-38

Monday of Holy Week Saint of the Day: Pope St. Celestine I; founder of the papal diplomatic service; served as pope from 422 until his death in 432 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/6/20 Gospel: John 12:1-11

Palm Sunday Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/5/20 Gospel: Matthew 27:11-54

Saturday of the Fifth Week of Lent Commemoration of St. Isidore of Seville, 560-636; bishop and doctor of the church; he has been suggested as a patron of the internet, because of the wide array of knowledge which he taught Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/4/20 Gospel: John 11:45-56

Thursday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Francis of Paola, 1416-1507; founder of the Minim Friars; gifted with miracles, prophecy, and insight into men’s hearts; comforted the dying King Louis XI of France Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/2/20 Gospel: John 8:51-59

Wednesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Hugh of Grenoble, 1053-1132; attempted a massive reform of the diocese of Grenoble, but was frustrated; donated land to St. Bruno for Grande Chartreuse, the beginning of the Carthusians Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/1/20 Gospel: John 8:31-42

Tuesday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Benjamin, 329-424; imprisoned in the Fourth and Fifth Century persecution of Christians in Persia; tortured and martyred Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/31/20 Gospel: John 8:21-30

Monday of the Fifth Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. John Climacus, 525-606; called “Climacus,” after his book, “The Climax,” or “The Ladder of Perfection”; became abbot of the monks of Mt. Sinai at the age of 70 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/30/20 Gospel: John 8:1-11