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  Daybreak for November 10, 2026 10.11.2026 51m

  Tuesday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Leo the Great, pope and doctor of the Church, 391-461; he enhanced the prestige and power of the papacy and increased its influence beyond Italy; politically, he dissuaded Attila the Hun from invading Italy as well as helped victims when the Vandals looted Rome in 455; theologically, he is remembered for issuing the Tome to Flavian; it was very influential at the Council of Chalcedon, the fourth ecumenical council, which addressed the dual nature of Christ; he was a proficient writer, composing 143 letters and over 96 sermons Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/10/26 Gospel: Luke 17:7-10
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  Daybreak for November 9, 2026 09.11.2026 51m

  Feast of the Dedication of the Basilica of St. John Lateran in Rom Monday of the 32nd Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/9/26 Gospel: John 2:13-22
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  Daybreak for November 8, 2026 08.11.2026 59m

  32nd Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/8/26 Gospel: Matthew 25:1-13
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  Daybreak for November 6, 2026 06.11.2026 59m

  Friday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Leonard of Noblac, 496-559; a convert of St. Remigius; he was a French courtier offered a bishopric, but became a recluse at Micy, France; he then lived at Limoges, France, and he was given land by the royal court on which he founded Noblac Abbey, later called Saint-Leonard; he is a patron of Women in labor, prisoners of war, and horses Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/6/26 Gospel: Luke 16:1-8
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  Daybreak for November 5, 2026 05.11.2026 59m

  Thursday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Emeric of Hungary, 1007-1031; son of King Saint Stephen and was formed to serve God and the people of Hungary; his father instructed him in Christian virtue, chastity, justice, and the duties of a ruler; Emeric lived with prayer and purity and was prepared to succeed his father, but he died in a hunting accident in 1031 before becoming king Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/5/26 Gospel: Luke 15:1-10
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  Daybreak for November 4, 2026 04.11.2026 59m

  Wednesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Memorial of St. Charles Borromeo, 1538-1584; at 22, he became a cardinal and attended the Council of Trent; as bishop of Milan, he instituted vast reforms in his archdiocese; in 1576, during the bubonic plague, Borromeo worked tirelessly for the poor and dying; he established hospitals, buried the dead, and was a constant source of spiritual support Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/4/26 Gospel: Luke 14:25-33
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  Daybreak for November 3, 2026 03.11.2026 59m

  Tuesday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Martin de Porres, 1579-1639; born in Lima, Peru; his father was a Spanish nobleman, and his mother was a former slave from Panama; Martin apprenticed under a physician, receiving solid medical training; he became a member of the Dominican Third Order and lived as a lay brother at the local friary; he was a contemporary and friend of St. Rose of Lima; Martin cared tirelessly for the sick and later founded an orphanage for Peruvian children Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/3/26 Gospel: Luke 14:15-24
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  Daybreak for November 2, 2026 02.11.2026 51m

  All Souls Day - Commemoration of All of the Faithful Departed Monday of the 31st Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/2/26 Gospel: John 6:37-40
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  Daybreak Sunday 110126 01.11.2026 59m

  Solemnity of All Saints 31st Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 11/1/26 Gospel: Matthew 5:1-12a
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  Daybreak for October 31, 2026 31.10.2026 59m

  Saturday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Bega; a 7th Century princess of Ireland, hermitess, and foundress; she refused marriage and fled the royal court; tradition holds that she was miraculously transported to Cumberland, England, where St. Oswald counseled her in a hermitage, and St. Aidan received her vows as a nun; Bega founded St. Bee's Monastery, where she served as abbess until her death Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/31/26 Gospel: Luke 14:1, 7-11
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  Daybreak for October 30, 2026 30.10.2026 51m

  Friday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Dorothy of Montau, 1347-1394; born a peasant in Montau, Prussia; she married a wealthy swordsman, Albrecht of Danzig, Poland, bore him nine children, and changed his gruff character; he even accompanied her on pilgrimages; but when Dorothy went to Rome in 1390, Albrecht remained home, and died while she was away; a year later, she moved to Marienswerder, where she became a hermitess, having visions and spiritual gifts; she is the patroness of Prussia Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/30/26 Gospel: Luke 14:1-6
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  Daybreak for October 29, 2026 29.10.2026 51m

  Thursday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Abraham of Rostov; 11th Century apostle to the Russian people; he was born in Galicia, Russia, and followed the pagan beliefs of the region; in a serious illness, he called upon Christ in his sufferings, whereupon he was miraculously healed; in gratitude, he became a Christian, and was baptized; he became a monk, and began his apostolate in the city of Rostov among the pagans; he built two parish churches, a monastery, and many institutions for the poor and suffering Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/29/26 Gospel: Luke 13:31-35
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  Daybreak for October 28, 2026 28.10.2026 51m

  Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, apostles Wednesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/28/26 Gospel: Luke 6:12-16
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  Daybreak for October 27, 2026 27.10.2026 51m

  Tuesday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Abraham the Poor; a Fourth Century holy hermit; he was born in Egypt, and became a disciple of St. Pachomius, the founder of cenobitic monasticism; Abraham spent almost two decades in a cave near Pachomius' foundations in the Delta; he died in 372 Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/27/26 Gospel: Luke 13:18-21
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  Daybreak for October 26, 2026 26.10.2026 51m

  Monday of the 30th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Alfred the Great, 848-899; he was the fifth son of the Wessex king; in 853, he was accepted as a godson by Pope Leo IV ; he was a great scholar, translating classics for his people, and early on seemed destined for a career in the Church; but he became king, and spent most of his reign in conflict with the Danes, who were then threatening England; his patronage of the arts, literature, and especially the Church made him a beloved figure in England Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/26/26 Gospel: Luke 13:10-17
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  Daybreak for October 25, 2026 25.10.2026 59m

  30th Sunday in Ordinary Time Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/25/26 Gospel: Matthew 22:34-40
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  Daybreak for October 24, 2026 24.10.2026 59m

  Saturday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Anthony Mary Claret, 1807-1870; born in Barcelona, entered seminary at age 22; after ordination, discovered his heart for missionary work; he ran retreats in the Canary Islands for 15 months; on his return, he founded the Congregation of the Missionary Sons of the Immaculate Heart of Mary as well as an extremely successful publishing company; his efforts were recognized, and Pope Pius IX appointed him archbishop of Cuba, where he built a hospital and numerous schools; at age 50, he returned to Spain and became confessor to Isabella II; he founded a scientific lab, a natural history museum, as well as a school of language and music Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/24/26 Gospel: Luke 13:1-9
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  Daybreak for October 23, 2026 23.10.2026 51m

  Friday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. John of Capistrano, 1386-1456; born in Italy; became governor of Perugia; when war broke out, he was sent as an ambassador of peace; he was imprisoned, and during that time, studied theology; upon his release, he gave up politics and entered the Franciscan order; after his ordination, he started preaching and, with his mentor St. Bernardine, gained great renown; he influenced Christians in Germany, Bohemia, Austria, Hungary, Croatia, and Poland Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/23/26 Gospel: Luke 12:54-59
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  Daybreak for October 22, 2026 22.10.2026 51m

  Thursday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. John Paul II, 1920-2005; he was elected pope in 1978; his exceptional apostolic zeal, particularly for families, young people and the sick, led him to numerous pastoral visits throughout the world; among the fruits that he left were the Catechism of the Catholic Church and the Code of Canon Law; in 2005, he departed peacefully to the Lord Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/22/26 Gospel: Luke 12:49-53
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  Daybreak for October 21, 2026 21.10.2026 51m

  Wednesday of the 29th Week in Ordinary Time Saint of the Day: St. Hilarion, 291-371; Abbot and disciple of St. Anthony the Great, companion of St. Hesychius; born in Palestine, educated in Egypt; stayed with St. Anthony the Great in the desert before becoming a hermit in Gaza; he rejoined Anthony in Egypt in 356, but found that his fame had spread there too; he fled to Sicily to escape notice, but Hesychius traced him there; the two went to Dalmatia, Croatia, and then to Cyprus; Hilarion performed so many miracles that crowds flocked to him when it was discovered he was in any region; he died on Cyprus Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 10/21/26 Gospel: Luke 12:39-48