Daybreak for April 24, 2026

  • Friday of the Third Week of Easter
  • Optional Memorial of St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, 1577-1622; taught philosophy while earning a legal degree at the University of Freiberg in Germany; he became known as the “poor man’s lawyer”; ultimately, he decided he wanted to work for God; after ordination, he was appointed to the Congregation for the Spreading of the Faith, but was martyred by several Austrian soldiers for his steadfast views on the faith
  • Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 4/24/26
  • Gospel: John 6:52-59