Daybreak for December 29, 2022
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* Fifth Day of Christmas * Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, 1118-1170; friend of King Henry II; became chancellor of England at the age of 36, then archbishop of Canterbury; but Henry insisted on usurping Church rights; Thomas fled to France for safety and remained in exile for seven years; he returned, and refused to remit censures on bishops favored by the king; Henry cried out, "Will no one rid me of this troublesome priest?"; four knights took Henry's words as his wish, and killed Thomas in the Canterbury cathedral * Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/29/22 * Gospel: Luke 2:22-35
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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.