Daybreak

Wednesday of the Third Week of Lent Saint of the Day: St. Louise de Marillac, 1591-1660; wanted to become a nun, but married Antony Legras, an official in the Queen's service; after his death, St. Vincent de Paul became her spiritual adviser; she helped to found the Sister of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul; traveled all over France, establishing her sisters in hospitals, orphanages, and other institutions; her congregation is now spread around the world Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 3/15/23 Gospel: Matthew 5:17-19