Daybreak for September 18, 2024

  • Wednesday of the 24th Week in Ordinary Time
  • Saint of the Day: St. Joseph of Cupertino, 1603-1663; born in the kingdom of Naples; joined the Franciscan Friars Minor Conventual; after his ordination to the holy priesthood, he gave himself up entirely to a life of devotion to the Lord and his church; grew so in love with God, that 70 times people saw him levitating in prayer and while celebrating mass; often went into ecstasy, and would be caught up in talking with God; helped many people in the confessional
  • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 9/18/24
  • Gospel: Luke 7:31-35