Daybreak
1,872 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 15 ratingsDaybreak™ 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.
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Daybreak for August 5, 2021
August 05, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBOptional Memorial of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. Mary Major in Rome Thursday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/5/21 Gospel: Matthew 16:13-23
Daybreak for August 4, 2021
August 04, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of St. John Baptist Vianney, 1786-1859; ordained because of his goodness, even though he had difficulty with his studies; as Curé d’Ars, he was known to spend sixteen to 18 hours per day hearing confessions; patron of all priests Wednesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/4/21 Gospel: Matthew 15:21-28
Daybreak for August 3, 2021
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Lydia Purpuraria, First Century; born at Thyatira in Asia Minor, a town famous for its dye works; Lydia was a seller of purple goods; she was Paul’s first convert at Philippi, baptized with her household; Paul stayed at her home Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/3/21 Gospel: Matthew 14:22-36
Daybreak for August 2, 2021
August 02, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMonday of the 18th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Eusebius of Vercelli, 300-371; first recorded bishop of Vercelli; attempted to mitigate the Catholic-Arian disagreement, but was exiled to Palestine, then to Asia Minor, and Egypt; was finally allowed to return to Vercelli Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/2/21 Gospel: Matthew 14:13-21
Daybreak for August 1, 2021
August 01, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB18th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/1/21 Gospel: John 6:24-35
Daybreak for July 31, 2021
July 31, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBMemorial of St. Ignatius of Loyola, 1491-1556; while recovering from a war injury, he read a life of Christ and lives of the saints, and began his conversion; at the age of 43, he and six others began the Society of Jesus, also known as the Jesuits; his spiritual life was centered on the essential foundations of Christianity–the Trinity, Christ, and the Eucharist Saturday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/31/21 Gospel: Matthew 14:1-12
Daybreak for July 30, 2021
July 30, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memoral of St. Peter Chrysologus, 380-450; called “Chrysologus,” or “golden-worded,” because his oratorical eloquence; appointed bishop of Ravenna in 433; ruled his flock with diligence and care, and got rid of the last vestiges of paganism and other abuses Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/30/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:54-58
Daybreak for July 29, 2021
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of Saints Martha, Mary, and Lazarus; formerly the Memorial of St. Martha, changed in 2021 to reflect the love between Jesus and all three siblings Thursday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/29/21 Gospel: John 11:19-27
Daybreak for July 28, 2021
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBWednesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: Pope St. Innocent I, 378-417; emphasized papal supremacy; favored clerical celibacy; fought the unjust removal of St. John Chrysostom Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/28/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:44-46
Daybreak for July 27, 2021
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Saints of the Day: Saints Natalie and Aurelius; Aurelius was raised a Christian in secret, during Moorish persecution; he married a half-Moorish woman who took the name Natalie on her conversion; both were beheaded for practicing their religion openly, in 852 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/27/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:36-43
Daybreak for July 26, 2021
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of Saints Joachim and Anne, parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary Monday of the 17th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/26/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:31-35
Daybreak for July 25, 2021
July 25, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB17th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/25/21 Gospel: John 6:1-15
Daybreak for July 24, 2021
July 24, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBSaturday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Sharbel Makhlouf, 1828-1898; joined the Monastery of St. Maron at Annaya, Lebanon, at the age of 23; lived as a hermit from 1875 to his death; known for his holiness, and was sought out by people for blessings and prayers; followed a strict fast, and was devoted to the Blessed Sacrament Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/24/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:24-30
Daybreak for July 23, 2021
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Bridget of Sweden, 1303-1373; founded a monastery where the group eventualy became known as the Bridgetines; her pilgrimage to the Holy Land was marred by shipwreck and the of her son, and eventually led to her death Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/23/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:18-23
Daybreak for July 22, 2021
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFeast of St. Mary Magdalene; among those who were assisting Jesus out of their own means; stood by the cross of Jesus with His mother; first witness to the Resurrection; the “apostle to the apostles”; died about 63 A.D. Thursday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/22/21 Gospel: John 20:1-2, 11-18
Daybreak for July 21, 2021
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBWednesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Lawrence of Brindisi, 1559-1619; Franciscan Capuchin known for his gift of languages, which allowed him to study the Bible in its original texts and preach to the Jews of Italy; elected minister general of the Capuchins in 1602; papal emissary and peacemaker Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/21/21 Gospel: Matthew 13:1-9
Daybreak for July 20, 2021
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Apollinaris; sent by St. Peter to be bishop of Ravenna, and was exiled from the city three times by pagans; on his fourth return, he was martyred, in about 79 A.D. Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/20/21 Gospel: Matthew 12:46-50
Daybreak for July 19, 2021
July 19, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMonday of the 16th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Macrina the Younger, 330-379; granddaughter of Macrina the Elder, sister of St. Basil, St. Gregory of Nyssa, and St. Peter of Sebastea; formed a community, with her mother, of prayer and contemplation Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/19/21 Gospel: Matthew 12:38-42
Daybreak for July 18, 2021
July 18, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB16th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/18/21 Gospel: Mark 6:30-34
Daybreak for July 17, 2021
July 17, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBSaturday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Saints of the Day: Carmelite Nuns of Compiegne; 16 Discalced Carmelite nuns were caught up in the French Revolution, were sentenced to death for practicing religious life, and were martyred on the guillotine Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/17/21 Gospel: Matthew 12:14-21
Daybreak for July 16, 2021
July 16, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; begun in the 13th Century by the hermits who had become known as the Brothers of Our Lady of Mount Carmel; became a celebration of the universal Church in 1726 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/16/21 Gospel: Matthew 12:1-8
Daybreak for July 15, 2021
July 15, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of St. Bonaventure, 1221-1274; entered the Franciscan order at the age of 22; studied in Paris, where he became friends with St. Thomas Aquinas and King St. Louis; became general of his order at 35; appointed Cardinal and Bishop of Albano Thursday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/15/21 Gospel: Matthew 11:28-30
Daybreak for July 14, 2021
July 14, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, 1656-1680; first Native American to be canonized a saint; converted to the Catholic faith at the age of 19; traveled to a Christian Indian Village near Montreal; took a vow of virginity, and practiced severe fasting for the conversion of her nation; died the afternoon before Holy Thursday Wednesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/14/21 Gospel: Matthew 11:25-27
Daybreak for July 13, 2021
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Henry, 972-1025; German king and Holy Roman Emperor; helped Pope Benedict VIII quell disturbances in Rome; fostered the reform of ecclesiastical and monastic life Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/13/21 Gospel: Matthew 11:20-24
Daybreak for July 12, 2021
July 12, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMonday of the 15th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Veronica;the woman who offered a cloth to Jesus so He could wipe His face on the way to His crucifixion; Veronica’s veil is considered one of the most treasured relics of the Vatican Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/12/21 Gospel: Matthew 10:34-11:1
Daybreak for July 11, 2021
July 11, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB15th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/11/21 Gospel: Mark 6:7-13
Daybreak for July 10, 2021
July 10, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBSaturday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Anthony Pechersky, 983-1073; built a hermitage in Kiev which became the “Caves of Kiev”; one of the fathers of Ukrainian monasticism Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/10/21 Gospel: Matthew 10:24-33
Daybreak for July 9, 2021
July 09, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Augustine Zhao Rong and Companions, the Chinese martyrs; 120 martyrs who died between 1648 and 1930; St. Augustine Zhao Rong was baptized, ordained a diocesan priest, and martyred in 1815 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/9/21 Gospel: Matthew 10:16-23
Daybreak for July 8, 2021
July 08, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBThursday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Jeanne-Marie Kerguin, 1864-1900; joined the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary in 1887; arrived in China in 1899, where she was martyred in the Boxer Rebellion Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/8/21 Gospel: Matthew 10:7-15
Daybreak for July 7, 2021
July 07, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBWednesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Palladius, 408-457; immediate predecessor of St. Patrick in Ireland; founded three churches there, but had little success in converting the native population; sailed for Scotland, and preached among the Picts; died near Aberdeen Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/7/21 Gospel: Matthew 10:1-7
Daybreak for July 6, 2021
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Maria Goretti, 1890-1902; victim of an attempted assault by a neighbor, who proceeded to kill her; forgave her murderer in her final hours; he was sentenced to 30 years in prison, where he had a dream of Maria offering flowers to him, and his life changed; after his release, he sought–and received–the forgiveness of Maria’s mother, and attended Maria’s canonization Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/6/21 Gospel: Matth...
Daybreak for July 5, 2021
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMonday of the 14th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Elizabeth of Portugal, 1271-1336; wife of Denis, King of Portugal; grew in God’s love through acts of piety and charity; made peace between her son and his son-in-law, the kings of Portugal and Castile, respectively Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/5/21 Gospel: Matthew 9:18:26
Daybreak for July 4, 2021
July 04, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB14th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/4/21 Gospel: Mark 6:1-6
Daybreak for July 3, 2021
July 03, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBFeast of St. Thomas, aspotle Saturday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/3/21 Gospel: John 20:24-29
Daybreak for July 2, 2021
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Otto of Bamberg, 1060-1139; helped to reconcile the pope and Emperor Henry V; headed a missionary effor to Pomerania, and is thus known as the apostle of Pomerania Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/2/21 Gospel: Matthew 9:9-13
Daybreak for July 1, 2021
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBThursday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Junipero Serra, 1713-1784; responsible for the foundation and spread of the Church on the west coast of the United States when it was still mission territory; patron of vocations Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/1/21 Gospel: Matthew 9:1-8
Daybreak for June 30, 2021
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBWednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of the First Martyrs of the Church of Rome, died 64 A.D.; Nero blamed the burning of Rome on Christians; many were put to death, likely including Saints Peter and Paul Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/30/21 Gospel: Matthew 8:28:34
Daybreak for June 29, 2021
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBSolemnity of Saints Peter and Paul Tuesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/29/21 Gospel: John 21:15-19
Daybreak for June 28, 2021
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of St. Irenaeus, 130-202; details of his birth and death are unclear; as bishop of Lyons, he fought the Gnostic heresy, which claimed “secret knowledge”; through his work, the influence of the Gnostics gradually ended Monday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/28/21 Gospel: Matthew 8:18-22
Daybreak for June 27, 2021
June 27, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB13th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/27/21 Gospel: Mark 5:21-43
Daybreak for June 26, 2021
June 26, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBSaturday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Josemaria Escriva, 1902-1975; founded Opus Dei, with the firm belief that “Sanctity is not for a privileged few. The Lord calls all of us.” Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/26/21 Gospel: Matthew 8:5-17
Daybreak for June 25, 2021
June 25, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. William of Vercelli, 1085-1142; as a hermit on Monte Vergine in Italy, he attracted so many followers that a monastery was built; but his austere rule led to dissension; to keep peace, he left, and founded monasteries across Naples Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/25/21 Gospel: Matthew 8:1-4
Daybreak for June 24, 2021
June 24, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBSolemnity of the Birth of St. John the Baptist Thursday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/24/21 Gospel: Luke 1:57-66, 80
Daybreak for June 23, 2021
June 23, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBWednesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Joseph Cafasso, 1811-1860; taught seminary in Turin; urged St. John Bosco to establish the Salesians to work with youth Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/23/21 Gospel: Matthew 7:15-20
Daybreak for June 22, 2021
June 22, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBTuesday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Saints John Fisher and Thomas More; John Fisher was bishop of Rochester, More was Chancellor of England; both refused to approve King Henry VIII’s divorce and remarriage and establishment of the Church of England; both were executed in 1535 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/22/21 Gospel: Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Daybreak for June 21, 2021
June 21, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBMemorial of St. Aloysius Gonzaga, 1568-1591; decided on religious life, and made a vow of perpetual virginity at age 9; received first Holy Communion from St. Charles Borromeo; joined the Jesuits at 18; served in a hospital during the plague of 1587 in Milan, and died from it at age 23 Monday of the 12th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/21/21 Gospel: Matthew 7:1-5
Daybreak for June 20, 2021
June 20, 2021 07:00 - 55 MB12th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/20/21 Gospel: Mark 4:35-41
Daybreak for June 19, 2021
June 19, 2021 07:00 - 55 MBSaturday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Romuald, 950-1027; founded monasteries and hermitages across Italy Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/19/21 Gospel: Matthew 6:24-34
Daybreak for June 18, 2021
June 18, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBFriday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Gregory Barbarigo, 1625-1697; first embraced a diplomatic career, then became a priest, bishop of Bergamo, and then Cardinal; worked to implement reforms of the Council of Trent Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/18/21 Gospel: Matthew 6:19-23
Daybreak for June 17, 2021
June 17, 2021 07:00 - 47.1 MBThursday of the 11th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Teresa of Portugal, 1176-1250; daughter of King Sancho I of Portugal; married her cousin and bore him several children, but the marriage was declared invalid due to consanguinity; founded a Benedictine monastery, and lived there, likely eventually becoming a nun Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 6/17/21 Gospel: Matthew 6:7-15