WEDNESDAY OF THE TWENTY-SECOND WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME | YEAR A | SEPTEMBER 2, 2026

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MEMORIAL OF SAINT INGRID OF SWEDEN, VIRGIN AND SAINT AGRICOLUS, BISHOP, SAINT BROCARD, HERMIT

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Greetings and blessings, beloved family!

Today, on Wednesday of the Twenty-Second Week in Ordinary Time, the Gospel reveals the tireless compassion of Jesus, who heals Simon’s mother-in-law, cures the sick brought to Him at sunset, and sets off to proclaim the Good News to other towns. Today, we honor Saint Ingrid of Sweden, the first Dominican nun in Sweden, who founded the convent of St. Martin at Skänninge and dedicated her life to contemplative prayer and religious devotion. We also celebrate Saint Agricolus, Bishop of Avignon, who spent his life in humble service to the poor, care for the sick, and spiritual warfare through fasting and prayer, and Saint Brocard, early leader of the Carmelite hermits on Mount Carmel, who guided the order in adopting its holy rule of life under the patronage of Our Lady. Inspired by their lives of prayer, shepherd-like care, and steadfast leadership, let us seek God’s healing touch and dedicate our lives to His service.

BIBLE READINGS FOR TODAY’S HOLY MASS:

Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time | USCCB | https://bible.usccb.org/daily-bible-reading

Today’s Bible Readings for Wednesday, September 2, 2026 | Wednesday of the Twenty-second Week in Ordinary Time
Reading 1: 1 Corinthians 3:1-9
Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 33:12-13, 14-15, 20-21
Gospel: Luke 4:38-44

Gospel Reading ~ Luke 4:38-44

“To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.”

“After Jesus left the synagogue, he entered the house of Simon. Simon’s mother-in-law was afflicted with a severe fever, and they interceded with him about her. He stood over her, rebuked the fever, and it left her. She got up immediately and waited on them. At sunset, all who had people sick with various diseases brought them to him. He laid his hands on each of them and cured them. And demons also came out from many, shouting, “You are the Son of God.” But he rebuked them and did not allow them to speak because they knew that he was the Christ. At daybreak, Jesus left and went to a deserted place. The crowds went looking for him, and when they came to him, they tried to prevent him from leaving them. But he said to them, “To the other towns also I must proclaim the good news of the Kingdom of God, because for this purpose I have been sent.” And he was preaching in the synagogues of Judea.”

SCRIPTURE REFLECTIONS

In today’s Gospel, we see the untiring compassion, healing power, and divine mission of Jesus in action. Entering Simon’s house, He heals Simon’s mother-in-law from a severe fever, and her immediate response to divine restoration is joyful service. As evening falls, crowds of the sick and suffering gather at the door, and Jesus personally touches and heals each one while casting out evil spirits. Yet, despite the immense demand for His presence and the people’s desire to keep Him with them, Jesus withdraws to a deserted place to pray and remain aligned with His Father’s mission. He gently reminds them that He must spread the Good News of the Kingdom to other towns as well, demonstrating that His saving mission is universal and cannot be contained by human attachment or comfort.

In the First Reading, Saint Paul addresses the spiritual immaturity and divisions within the Corinthian community. Repriving them for their worldly jealousy and factionalism, where some claimed loyalty to Paul and others to Apollos, Paul reminds them that human ministers are merely servants through whom God works. “I planted, Apollos watered, but God caused the growth.” We are called to recognize that no individual human effort yields spiritual fruit on its own; all growth comes from God, and we are simply His co-workers. The Responsorial Psalm echoes our total dependence on God through Psalm 33: “Blessed the people the Lord has chosen to be his own.” It reminds us that God beholds all who dwell on earth, and our souls wait in trust upon Him as our true help and shield.

Together, these readings call us to a deeper spiritual maturity that looks beyond human leaders and places total trust in God alone. Like Simon’s mother-in-law, when God heals and restores us, our natural response should be generous service to others. Furthermore, we must share the spirit of Christ’s mission, stepping outside our comfort zones to bring the Good News and healing touch of Jesus to all who need it around us.

Has God touched or healed your life recently, and how are you using that grace to serve others? Are you trusting in God to bring spiritual growth in your life and work, rather than relying solely on human efforts or personalities?

Heavenly Father, we thank You for Your endless mercy, healing, and guidance in our daily lives. Lord Jesus, touch us with Your divine hand, heal every fever of worry, sickness, or sin that afflict us, and give us hearts ready to serve You and Your people joyfully. Forgive us for the times we have allowed divisions, jealousy, or human attachments to hinder our spiritual growth. Remind us always that You alone cause all spiritual growth and fruitfulness in our lives and work. Grant us the courage to go beyond our personal comfort zones and share the Good News of Your Kingdom with those around us. Keep our eyes fixed on You, our true shield and help, today and always. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

SAINTS OF THE DAY | SEPTEMBER 2ND:

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SAINT INGRID OF SWEDEN, VIRGIN (d. 1282): Saint Ingrid, also known as Ingrid Elofsdotter of Skänninge, was born in 13th-century Sweden and is remembered as the sister (or relative) of Saint Bridget of Sweden. Guided spiritually by the Dominican priest Peter of Dacia, Ingrid became the first Dominican nun in her country. In 1281, she founded the first Dominican convent in Sweden at Skänninge, known as Saint Martin’s Convent. She lived a life of deep prayer, austerity, and devotion, drawing many women to religious life. Ingrid died in 1282 with a reputation for holiness, and miracles were reported at her intercession. Though never formally canonized, she was venerated locally as a saint, and her relics were honored until they were destroyed during the Protestant Reformation.

PRAYER: Lord God, You adorned Saint Ingrid with holiness and love for Your Church. Through her intercession, grant us purity of heart and the courage to remain steadfast in prayer and service. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT AGRICOLUS, BISHOP (c. 630–c. 700): Saint Agricolus was born in Avignon, France, the son of Magnus, a senator who later became bishop. At just 14, Agricolus entered monastic life, cultivating deep piety and learning. Ordained a priest, he became coadjutor bishop to his father and succeeded him around 660 as Bishop of Avignon. Agricolus was known for his charity to the poor, his tireless care for the sick, and his powerful preaching. He built churches and a convent for Benedictine nuns, and devotion to him spread quickly. Tradition also associates him with miracles, including the protection of Avignon from plagues and misfortune. Depicted with a dragon, he is remembered as one who fought the power of evil through prayer, fasting, and the Cross. Declared patron saint of Avignon in 1647, he is invoked against plague, illness, natural disasters, and for good harvests.

PRAYER: Almighty God, You raised up Saint Agricolus as a shepherd full of compassion for his flock. Grant that through his intercession we may be protected from all harm and strengthened in faith and charity. Amen. 🙏🏾

SAINT BROCARD, HERMIT (d. 1231): Saint Brocard was among the early hermits on Mount Carmel in the Holy Land, drawn to a life of prayer and solitude in the tradition of the prophet Elijah. Following the death of Saint Berthold of Calabria, he became the leader of the Carmelite hermits. Desiring a clear rule of life, Brocard sought guidance from Saint Albert, Patriarch of Jerusalem, who composed the Rule of Saint Albert that became the foundation of the Carmelite Order. Under Brocard’s wise and holy leadership, the community grew in number and sanctity. He is remembered as a man of deep prayer, courage, and discernment during a time of uncertainty for the early Carmelites. His legacy endures in the Carmelite Order’s devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary and its emphasis on contemplation.

PRAYER: Lord, through the holy example of Saint Brocard, help us to embrace prayer, simplicity, and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary, so that we may remain faithful to Your will. Amen. 🙏🏾

Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Ingrid of Sweden, Saint Agricolus, and Saint Brocard ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏾

HONORING THE SAINTS OF THE DAY:
Alongside Saint Ingrid of Sweden, Saint Agricolus, and Saint Brocard, we also honor: SAINT ANTONINUS, SAINT CASTOR OF APT, SAINT DIOMEDES, SAINT ELPIDIUS (SAINT ELPIDIUS THE CAPPADOCIAN), SAINT JUSTUS OF LYONS, MARTYRS OF SEPTEMBER, SAINT MAXIMA OF ROME, SAINT NONOSSUS, SAINT VALENTINE, SAINT WILLIAM OF ROESKILDE, AND SAINT ZENO. May their faithful lives inspire our own journey today.

PRAYER INTENTION: FOR RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS, THE SICK, HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS, AND SPIRITUAL MATURITY

Heavenly Father, as we continue our journey through this new month, we draw near to You in faith and prayer. Through the intercession of Saint Ingrid of Sweden, we pray for an increase in vocations to the consecrated and monastic life; grant all religious sisters and brothers the grace of perseverance, purity, and joyful devotion to Your service. Through the prayers of Saint Agricolus, we lift up all who are suffering from sickness, fever, plagues, or natural afflictions; grant healing to the sick, protection over our communities, and wisdom to all healthcare workers and caretakers. Through the intercession of Saint Brocard, we pray for the Carmelite Order and all contemplative communities; grant us a deep love for prayer, simplicity, and total devotion to Our Blessed Mother Mary. Lord, deliver us from spiritual immaturity, jealousy, and division, and grant that all our works may yield abundant spiritual fruit according to Your divine will. Through Christ our Lord. Amen. 🙏🏽

Save Us, Savior of the World. Our Blessed Mother Mary, Saint Ingrid of Sweden, Saint Agricolus, Saint Brocard, and all the Saints we celebrate today ~ Pray for us. 🙏🏽

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS FOR 2026: FOR THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER: For the care of water. Let us pray for a just and sustainable management of water, a vital resource, so that everyone may have equal access to it.

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DEVOTION OF THE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER | MONTH OF OUR LADY OF SORROWS: September is dedicated to Our Lady of Sorrows, inviting us to unite our hearts with Mary in her profound sharing of Christ’s Passion. As Simeon foretold, “a sword will pierce your own soul too” (Luke 2:35), and throughout her life Mary endured deep sorrows that culminated at Calvary. In her silent strength and unwavering faith, she became the compassionate Mother of all Christians, offering her suffering with Christ for the salvation of the world.

This month, the Church calls us to meditate on the Seven Sorrows of Mary: Simeon’s prophecy, the Flight into Egypt, the loss of the Child Jesus in the Temple, meeting Jesus on the way to Calvary, standing at the foot of the Cross, receiving His lifeless Body, and placing Him in the tomb. By reflecting on these sorrows, we learn patience in trials, compassion for the suffering, and a deeper love for Jesus who suffered for us.

Prayers such as the Chaplet of the Seven Sorrows, the Rosary of Our Lady of Sorrows, and the Litany of Our Lady of Sorrows help us to walk with Mary in her suffering and to discover hope and consolation in her maternal heart.

“Most Sorrowful and Immaculate Heart of Mary, teach us to stand with you at the Cross, sharing in Christ’s love and redemptive sacrifice.”

Our Lady of Sorrows, pray for us. Amen 🙏🏾

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Sacred Heart of Jesus, I place all my trust in you. Jesus, I trust in you! Immaculate Heart of Mary, Pray for us. Amen 🙏🏽

Blessings and Love always, Philomena 💖

DEVOTIONAL RESOURCES

A Guide to Catholic Prayer & Faith Resources: Prayers, Devotions, Teachings, and the Liturgical Year | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-prayer-faith-resources/

Catholic Mission & Witness: Foundations, Media Features, Global Outreach and Podcast Interview | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/catholic-mission-witness-foundations-media-features-and-global-outreach/

DAILY PRAYERS: St. Michael the Archangel Prayer; Angelus Prayer; and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy Prayer | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/st-michael-the-archangel-prayer-angelus-prayer-and-the-chaplet-of-divine-mercy-prayer-2/

THE HOLY ROSARY: WHAT IS THE HOLY ROSARY AND WHY DO WE PRAY THE HOLY ROSARY? | https://dailyreflectionswithphilomena.com/the-holy-rosary-what-is-the-holy-rosary-and-why-do-we-pray-the-holy-rosary/

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