Daybreak for August 16, 2024
Daybreak
* Friday of the 19th Week in Ordinary Time * Optional Memorial of St. Stephen of Hungary, 975-1038; born a pagan, baptized at 10; succeeded his father and adopted a policy of Christianizing the country; asked the pope to provide for the church's organization in Hungary. crowned king on Christmas day, 1001; established a system of tithes to support the church; he was easily accessible to all, especially the poor; in 1031, his son Emeric died, and the rest of his days will filled with controversy over his successor; his nephews tried to kill him; he died in 1038 * Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/16/24 * Gospel: Matthew 19:3-12
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Religion & Spirituality • Christianity
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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.