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Thursday of the 20th Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. John Eudes, 1601-1680; ordained at the age of 24; founded the Eudists, the Congregation of Jesus and Mary, devoted to the formation of clergy by conducting diocesan seminaries; also founded the Sisters of Charity of the Refuge, to assist prostitutes in leaving that live; best known for the central theme of his writings: Jesus as the source of holiness, and Mary as the model of the Christian life Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 8/29/21 Gospel: Matthew 22:1-14