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Daybreak for March 17, 2026

Daybreak

* Tuesday of the Fourth Week of Lent * Commemoration of St. Patrick; born in 387 in Roman Britain; kidnapped and forced into slavery at age 16; he escaped Ireland and returned to Scotland, but soon became aware that he longed to minister to the Irish people; he returned to his old master, paid his own ransom, and began preaching the word of God; he is said to have baptized thousands, converted wealthy women and their sons, as well as ordained priests to carry on his work; over fifteen hundred years later, his legacy remains * Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/17/26 * Gospel: John 5:1-16