Daybreak for May 8, 2025

  • Thursday of the Third Week of Easter
  • Saint of the Day: St. Desideratus; brother ofDesiderius and Deodatus; as courtier in the court of King Clotaire, he fought heresy and simony; in 541, he became bishop of Bourges; he attended several councils that condemned Nestorianism and Eutychianism; Desideratus was reputed to have performed miracles and was known for his peace making abilities; he died in 550
  • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 5/8/25
  • Gospel: John 6:44-51