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 November 24, 2020
November 24, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Andrew Dung Lac and companions, the Vietnamese martyrs of the 18th Century Tuesday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/24/20 Gospel: Luke 21:5-11 All show notes at Daybreak for November 24, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 23, 2020
November 23, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMonday of the 34th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Blessed Miguel Agustin Pro, 1891-1927; Jesuit who served his people clandestinely, due to religious persecution in Mexico; arrested on trumped-up charges of attempted assassination of the Mexican president, died by firing squad; his final words were, “Viva Cristo Rey!”–“Long Live Christ the King!” Office […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 23, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 22, 2020
November 22, 2020 08:00 - 54.8 MBSolemnity of Christ the King, the final Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/22/20 Gospel: Matthew 25:31-46 All show notes at Daybreak for November 22, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 20, 2020
November 20, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBFriday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Edmund Rich, 1175-1240; Archbishop of Canterbury, who battled for discipline and justice; in his later years, he became a Cistercian Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/20/20 Gospel: Luke 19:45-48 All show notes at Daybreak for November 20, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 19, 2020
November 19, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBThursday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Raphael Kalinowski, 1835-1907; Polish Discalced Carmelite friar; teacher, engineer, prisoner of war, royal tutor, priest; founded many monasteries Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/19/20 Gospel: Luke 19:41-44 All show notes at Daybreak for November 19, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 18, 2020
November 18, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBWednesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of the Dedications of the Churches of Saints Peter and Paul in Rome Optional Memorial of St. Rose Philippine Duchesne, 1769-1852; born in France, came to the United States in 1818; opened the first free school west of the Missouri; began a school for Native […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 18, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 17, 2020
November 17, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Elizabeth of Hungary, 1207-1231; led a life of prayer, sacrifice, and service to the poor and sick; after being widowed, she joined the Secular Franciscan order, caring for the poor in a hospital which she had founded Tuesday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 17, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 16, 2020
November 16, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMonday of the 33rd Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Margaret of Scotland, 1045-1093; married King Malcolm of Scotland, and had six sons and two daughters; lived an austere life; never sat down to eat without first feeding nine orphans and 24 adults Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/16/20 Gospel: Luke […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 16, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 15, 2020
November 15, 2020 08:00 - 54.8 MB33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/15/20 Gospel: Matthew 25:14-30 All show notes at Daybreak for November 15, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 14, 2020
November 14, 2020 08:00 - 54.8 MBSaturday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Lawrence O’Toole, 1125-1180; became archbishop of Dublin in 1161; peacemaker between King Henry II of England and Roderic, the monarch of Ireland Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/14/20 Gospel: Luke 18:1-8 All show notes at Daybreak for November 14, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 13, 2020
November 13, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Frances Xavier Cabrini, 1850-1917; first United States citizen to be canonized; came to the United States from Italy, and founded 67 institutions serving the poor, the abandoned, the uneducated, and the sick Friday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/13/20 Gospel: Luke 17:26-37 All show notes at Daybreak for November 13, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 12, 2020
November 12, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Josaphat, 1580-1623; bishop and martyr; gave his life for the cause of the reunion of the Eastern and Western churches Thursday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/12/20 Gospel: Luke 17:20-25 All show notes at Daybreak for November 12, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 11, 2020
November 11, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Martin of Tours, 316-397; lived as a soldier, then a monk, and then was consecrated bishop of Tours; near death, he prayed, “Lord, if your people still need me, I do not refuse the work. Your will be done.” Wednesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 11, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 10, 2020
November 10, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBMemorial of St. Leo the Great, 400-461; pope and Doctor of the Church; one of the best administrative popes of the ancient church; fought heresies, and settled doctrinal controversies; served as peacemaker in a barbarian attack on Rome Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/10/20 Gospel: […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 10, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 9, 2020
November 09, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBFeast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rome Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/9/20 Gospel: John 2:13-22 All show notes at Daybreak for November 9, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 8, 2020
November 08, 2020 08:00 - 54.8 MB32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/8/20 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13 All show notes at Daybreak for November 8, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 6, 2020
November 06, 2020 08:00 - 49.3 MBFriday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Illtyd; 7th Century, highly revered saint of Wales; tradition held him to be a cousin to the fabled King Arthur; Illtyd and his wife became hermits, and later founded the abbey in Glamorgan, Wales; disciple of St. Cadoc; reputed to be one […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 6, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 5, 2020
November 05, 2020 08:00 - 49.3 MBThursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Elizabeth; daughter of the line of Aaron, wife of Zechariah; in her old age, became the mother of St. John the Baptist Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/5/20 Gospel: Luke 15:1-10 All show notes at Daybreak for November 5, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 4, 2020
November 04, 2020 08:00 - 49.3 MBMemorial of St. Charles Borromeo, 1538-1584; from a family of nobility, but devoted his life to the Church; while bishop of Milan, he was responsible for keeping the Council of Trent in session; in his diocese, he initiated reform among the clergy and laity, setting a good example–he gave most of his income to charity, […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 4, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 3, 2020
November 03, 2020 08:00 - 49.3 MBOptional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, 1579-1639; raised in poverty, became a Dominican “lay helper”; after nine years, his community asked him to make full profession; many of his nights were spent in prayer and penance, and his days with nursing the sick and caring for the poor Tuesday of the 31st Week in […] All show notes at Daybreak for November 3, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 2, 2020
November 02, 2020 08:00 - 47 MBCommemoration of All of the Faithful Departed, also known as All Souls Day Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/20 Gospel: John 6:37-40 All show notes at Daybreak for November 2, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for November 1, 2020
November 01, 2020 08:00 - 54.8 MBSolemnity of All Saints Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/20 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12 All show notes at Daybreak for November 1, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 31, 2020
October 31, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MBSaturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Wolfgang, 934-994; as bishop of Regensburg, he was known for reforming zeal and skills as a statesman; he restored monasteries, promoted education, and was known for his charity and aid to the poor Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/31/20 Gospel: […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 31, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 30,2020
October 30, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBFriday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alphonsus Rodriguez, 1532-1617; businessman who was widowed and lost his children to illness; became a Jesuit lay brother; influenced Jesuit students, including St. Peter Claver, and many civil and social leaders; obedience and penance were the hallmarks of his life Office of […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 30,2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 29, 2020
October 29, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBThursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Abraham of Rostov; lived as a pagan until he was miraculously cured by Christ; converted, and became apostle to the Russian people and a founder of religious institutions Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/29/20 Gospel: Luke 13:31-35 All show notes at Daybreak for October 29, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 27, 2020
October 27, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBTuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Frumentius; sent to Ethiopia by St. Athanasius, and introduced Christianity; eventually consecrated bishop; Frumentius and his brother Aedesius are considered the apostles of Ethiopia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/27/20 Gospel: Luke 13:18-21 All show notes at Daybreak for October 27, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 26, 2020
October 26, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBMonday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alfred the Great, 848-899; patron of the arts, literature, and the Church; godson of Pope Leo IV Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/26/20 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17 All show notes at Daybreak for October 26, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 25, 2020
October 25, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MB30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/25/20 Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40 All show notes at Daybreak for October 25, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 24, 2020
October 24, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MBSaturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, 1807-1870; founder of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, also known as the Claretians; served as archbishop of Santiago de Cuba, and participated in the First Vatican Council Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/24/20 Gospel: […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 24, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 23, 2020
October 23, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBFriday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, 1386-1456; practiced law before entering the Franciscans; preached throughout Italy, Germany, Bohemia, Austria, Hungary, Poland, and Russia; led a crusade at the age of 70 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/23/20 Gospel: Luke 12:54-59 All show notes at Daybreak for October 23, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 22, 2020
October 22, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBOptional Memorial of Pope St. John Paul II, 1920-2005; elected pope in 1978; visited 124 countries; promoted ecumenical and interfaith initiatives; instrumental in the growth of the Solidarity movement in Poland, and in the fall of communism in central and eastern Europe Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 22, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 21, 2020
October 21, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBWednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Hilarion, 291-372; abbot, disciple of St. Anthony the Great, companion of St. Hesychius; known for miracles Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/21/20 Gospel: Luke 12:39-48 All show notes at Daybreak for October 21, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 20, 2020
October 20, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBTuesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Paul of the Cross, 1694-1775; one of the most popular preachers of his day; founded the Congregation of the Passion, better known as the Passionists; elected superior general of the congregation in 1747 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/20/20 Gospel: Luke […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 20, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 19, 2020
October 19, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBMemorial of Saints John de Brebeuf, Isaac Jogues, and companions, the Jesuit martyrs of North America; John spent a quarter-century working with the Huron Indians in Quebec, converting 7,000, and writing a dictionary and catechism in the Huron language; John, Isaac, and companions, were slain by the Iroquois in 1649 Monday of the 29th Week […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 19, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 18, 2020
October 18, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MB29th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/18/20 Gospel: Matthew 22:15-21 All show notes at Daybreak for October 18, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 17, 2020
October 17, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MBMemorial of St. Ignatius of Antioch, bishop and martyr; condemned to death in Rome for his faith; known for his ten letters to various churches while on the journey from Antioch to Rome; died in the Circus Maximus, 107 A.D. Saturday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 17, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 16, 2020
October 16, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBFriday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Margaret Mary Alacoque, 1647-1690; Visitation nun who received visions of Christ, instructing her that His human heart would be the symbol of His human-divine love; instituted First Friday devotions Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/16/20 Gospel: Luke 12:1-7 All show notes at Daybreak for October 16, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 15, 2020
October 15, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBMemorial of St. Teresa of Avila, 1515-1582; a woman of prayer, discipline, and compassion; co-reformer of the Carmelite order, along with St. John of the Cross; wrote “The Way of Perfection” and “The Interior Castle,” among other writings on prayer Thursday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 15, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 14, 2020
October 14, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBWednesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Callistus I; originally a slave in charge of the bank, but lost money to be deposited; after serving time, he was arrested for brawling in a synagogue, and condemned to work in the mines of Sardinia; after his release, he became superintendent of […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 14, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 13, 2020
October 13, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBTuesday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Edward the Confessor, 1003-1066; Eleventh Century king of England; built St. Peter’s Abbey in Westminster, on the site of the present Abbey Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/13/20 Gospel: Luke 11:37-41 All show notes at Daybreak for October 13, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 12, 2020
October 12, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBMonday of the 28th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Edwin of Northumbria, 586-633; became king of Northumbria in 616, and married Ethelburga, who was a Christian; converted, and was baptized in 627; slain in battle, and Pope Gregory XIII allowed him to be venerated as a martyr Office of Readings and […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 12, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 11, 2020
October 11, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MB28th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/11/20 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14 All show notes at Daybreak for October 11, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 10, 2020
October 10, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MBSaturday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Francis Borgia, 1510-1572; left public life to join the Society of Jesus; helped to establish what is now the Gregorian University; founded a dozen colleges in Spain; as head of the Jesuits, he was responsible for the growth of the order Office […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 10, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 9, 2020
October 09, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBFriday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of Saints Denis, Rusticus, and Eleutherius, Third Century martyrs; Denis and his companions were sent as missionaries to Gaul; Denis set up his base near Lutetia Parisorium, modern-day Paris, and is known as the first bishop of Paris; they were captured, imprisoned, and martyred about […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 9, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 8, 2020
October 08, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBThursday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Keyne; Fifth Century holy woman of Wales Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/8/20 Gospel: Luke 11:5-13 All show notes at Daybreak for October 8, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 7, 2020
October 07, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBMemorial of Our Lady of the Rosary; celebration established by Pope St. Pius V in 1573, extended to the universal Church by Pope Clement XI in 1716 Wednesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/7/20 Gospel: Luke 11:1-4 All show notes at Daybreak for October 7, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 6, 2020
October 06, 2020 07:00 - 45.2 MBOptional Memorial of Blessed Marie Rose Durocher, 1811-1849; foundress of the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary in Canada Tuesday of the 27th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/6/20 Gospel: Luke 10:38-42 All show notes at Daybreak for October 6, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 5, 2020
October 05, 2020 07:00 - 45.7 MBOptional Memorial of Blessed Francis Xavier Seelos, 1819-1867; born in Germany, came to the United States in 1843; preached in Connecticut, Illinois, Michigan, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Wisconsin; considered an expert confessor, a watchful and prudent spiritual director, and a pastor available to the poor and abandoned; died in […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 5, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 3, 2020
October 03, 2020 07:00 - 54.8 MBSaturday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Theodora Guerin, 1798-1856; born in France, came to Saint-Mary-of-the-Woods, Indiana, to care for the sick poor, and establish a motherhouse and novitiate; endured many trials, but told her sisters, “With Jesus, what shall we have to fear?” Office of Readings and Morning […] All show notes at Daybreak for October 3, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio
Daybreak for October 2, 2020
October 02, 2020 07:00 - 44.7 MBMemorial of the Guardian Angels Friday of the 26th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/2/20 Gospel: Matthew 18:1-5, 10 All show notes at Daybreak for October 2, 2020 - This podcast produced by Relevant Radio