Wednesday of the First week in Ordinary Time

Letter to the Hebrews

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

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

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.

St. Paul(The First Hermit († 342))

SAINT PAUL The First Hermit (c. 230-342) St. Paul was born in Upper Egypt circa 230. He was orphaned at 15 years old, but was wealthy and educated. Fearing that a persecution would endanger his Christian perseverance, he retired to a remote village. When his pagan brother-in-law denounced him, he entered a desert trusting God would supply his needs. St. Paul's confidence was rewarded: On the spot where Providence led him, he found water from a spring, the fruit of a palm-tree for food and its leaves for clothing. His first thought was returning when the persecution was over, but remained after tasting great delights in prayer and penance. He remained for ninety years: praying, doing penance and contemplating God. God revealed St. Paul's existence to St. Antony after a three-day search. St. Anthony was looking for water and followed a she-wolf through an opening in the rocks. He found St. Paul and they knew each other at once, praising God together. During St. Antony's visit, a raven brought them a loaf of bread; and St. Paul exclaimed, "See how good God is! For sixty years this bird has brought me half a loaf every day; now thou art come, Christ has doubled the provision for His servants." After passing the night in prayer, St. Paul told St. Antony at dawn that he was about to die. St. Paul asked to be buried in a cloak given to St. Antony by St. Athanasius, and while St. Antony hastened to fetch it, he saw St. Paul's soul rise to heaven in glory. He found St. Paul kneeling as if in prayer, and two lions digging a grave.

St. Remigius(Archbishop (438-533))

SAINT REMIGIUS Archbishop (438-533) St. Remigius, or Remi, was of noble lineage. His pious parents taught him to cultivate the faith and ensured his formation. At 22, in spite of the canons and his own reluctance, he was consecrated archbishop of Rheims. St. Remigius was unusually tall, and his bearing was gentle, humble and retiring. He was not only learned and eloquent, but had the gift of miracles. His charity was boundless, and in toil he knew no weariness. His body was the outward expression of a noble and holy soul, with a spirit of meekness and compunction. For so choice a workman, God had fitting work. Southern France was in the hands of Arians, and the pagan Franks were wresting the North from the Romans. St. Remigius met Clovis, the king of the Franks, and converted and baptized him on Christmas day in 496. The conversion is credited to Clovis' holy wife Clotilda. With Clovis, Jesus Christ gained the whole Frankish nation. The altars of idols were toppled, churches were built and bishops were consecrated. St. Remigius converted so many Arians that he left France a Catholic kingdom. St. Remigius passed away in 533 after an episcopate of 74 years. He was an instrument of God's will and shaped Western history. He intercedes for those who pray in causes related to his life.

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