Wednesday of the First week in Ordinary Time

Letter to the Hebrews

2,14-18.

Since the children share in blood and flesh, Jesus likewise shared in them, that through death he might destroy the one who has the power of death, that is, the devil,
and free those who through fear of death had been subject to slavery all their life.
Surely he did not help angels but rather the descendants of Abraham;
therefore, he had to become like his brothers in every way, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest before God to expiate the sins of the people.
Because he himself was tested through what he suffered, he is able to help those who are being tested.

Psalms

105(104),1-2.3-4.6-7.8-9.

Give thanks to the LORD, invoke his name;
make known among the nations his deeds.
Sing to him, sing his praise,
proclaim all his wondrous deeds.
Glory in his holy name;
rejoice, O hearts that seek the LORD!
Look to the LORD in his strength;
seek to serve him constantly.
You descendants of Abraham, his servants,
sons of Jacob, his chosen ones!
He, the LORD, is our God;
throughout the earth his judgments prevail.
He remembers forever his covenant
which he made binding for a thousand generations.
Which he entered into with Abraham
and by his oath to Isaac.

Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ according to Saint Mark

1,29-39.

On leaving the synagogue Jesus entered the house of Simon and Andrew with James and John.
Simon's mother-in-law lay sick with a fever. They immediately told him about her.
He approached, grasped her hand, and helped her up. Then the fever left her and she waited on them.
When it was evening, after sunset, they brought to him all who were ill or possessed by demons.
The whole town was gathered at the door.
He cured many who were sick with various diseases, and he drove out many demons, not permitting them to speak because they knew him.
Rising very early before dawn, he left and went off to a deserted place, where he prayed.
Simon and those who were with him pursued him
and on finding him said, "Everyone is looking for you."
He told them, "Let us go on to the nearby villages that I may preach there also. For this purpose have I come."
So he went into their synagogues, preaching and driving out demons throughout the whole of Galilee.

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St. Theodosius(The Cenobiarch (423-529))

SAINT THEODOSIUS, THE CENOBIARCH (423-529) Theodosius was born in Cappadocia in 423. The example of Abraham inspired him to leave his country and follow Jesus in the religious life. He placed himself under Longinus, a holy hermit, who sent him to govern a monastery near Bethlehem. Unable to bring himself to command others, he departed and settled in a cavern, where he lived in penance and prayer. His great charity, however, forbade him from rejecting disciples. Though few at first, their numbers swelled. Eventually, he built a large monastery and three churches. He later became Superior of the religious communities of Palestine. Theodosius accommodated himself so carefully to the characters of his disciples that his reproofs were loved rather than dreaded. However, he once dismissed a monk guilty of mortal sin from communion with others. Rather than accept the sentence, the offender pretended to excommunicate Theodosius. Theodosius did not act in indignation, but meekly accepted the false excommunication. This affected the accuser so much that he submitted and acknowledged his fault. Theodosius never refused assistance to the poor and the afflicted. On some days, the monks laid more than a hundred tables for them. In times of famine, he never withheld alms; and miraculously multiplied provisions. He also built five hospitals, where he lovingly served the sick. By spiritual reading, he maintained perfect recollection. Theodosius successfully opposed the Eutychian heresy in Jerusalem; and was banished by the emperor in retaliation. He suffered a long and painful malady; and although never cured, called it a salutary penance. He passed away at the age of a hundred and six, joining the Church Triumphant in heaven.

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