Daybreak for July 2, 2025

  • Wednesday of the 13th Week in Ordinary Time
  • Saint of the Day: St. Otto of Bamberg, 1060-1139; born in Swabia; served under Emperor Henry IV, but disagreed with Henry’s policies toward the Holy See; thus, when Otto was appointedbishopofBambergin 1103, he refused to be consecrated until receiving approval from PopePaschal II who consecrated him in 1106; Otto headed a missionary effort toPomerania where he found considerable success in making converts among the local inhabitants; he is thus known as the Apostle of Pomerania
  • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 7/2/25
  • Gospel: Matthew 8:28-34