Daybreak for December 16, 2024
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* Monday of the Third Week of Advent * Saint of the Day: St. Adelaide, 932-999; born in Burgundy; at the age of about 15, she married Lothair; he died three years later, and his successor tried to force Adelaide to marry his son; Adelaide escaped to Canossa, where she appealed to Otto of Germany for help; Otto conquered Italy, and married Adelaide in 951; Pope John XII crowned the pair rulers of the Holy Roman Empire; Adelaide established many monasteries and churches, and became regent for her grandson, Otto III; she died at the convent at Seltz, which she had founded * Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/16/24 * Gospel: Matthew 21:23-27
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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 Father’s teachings, writing of the saints, and more.