September 11, 2019 

Wednesday of the Twenty-third Week in Ordinary Time

Saint of the day

Saint Theodora of Alexandria (d.491)

Saint Theodora was from Alexandria, Egypt, and found herself in a life of sin. However, upon realizing her sinful ways, she repented. After her atonement, she spent the rest of her life as a hermit in southern Egypt, disguised as a man. During her time in the hermitage, she lived out her penitence through abstinence and mortifications. It was not known to others that she was a women until her death.

Reflection

After committing adultery, Saint Theodora disguised herself as a man in order to enter a monastery and devote herself entirely to prayer and repentance. She highlights the importance of reconciling with God after we have done wrong. God is willing to forgive and accept us, regardless of the sins and wrongs of which we are guilty. Take time to think of your sins and ask God to forgive you for them.

Prayer

Dear Jesus, please help me to see the ways in which I have wronged you and others. Help me to feel remorse and help to ensure that I no longer treat you, myself, and others poorly.

Liturgical season information

Lectionary: 439

Place in Year: Ordinary Time

Color of decorations and priest's vestments: Green

Daily readings

Reading 1: Collossians 3:1-11

Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 145:2-3, 10-11, 12-13ab

Alleluia: Luke 6:23ab

Gospel: Luke 6:20-26

View complete readings on USCCB.org
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