Daybreak

Monday of the Fifth Week in Ordinary Time Optional Memorial of St. Jerome Emiliani, 1486-1537; imprisoned while a soldier; learned to pray, and when released, studied for the priesthood; founded the Clerks Regular of Somasca, dedicated to the care of orphans and the education of youth; died from a disease caught while tending the sick Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 2/8/21 Gospel: Mark 6:53-56