Daily Mass Readings – Wednesday, 1 September 2027

1 Paul, an apostle of Jesus Christ, by the will of God, and Timothy, a brother,

2 To the saints and faithful brethren in Christ Jesus, who are at Colossa.

3 Grace be to you and peace from God our Father, and from the Lord Jesus Christ. We give thanks to God, and the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, praying always for you.

4 Hearing your faith in Christ Jesus, and the love which you have towards all the saints.

5 For the hope that is laid up for you in heaven, which you have heard in the word of the truth of the gospel,

6 Which is come unto you, as also it is in the whole world, and bringeth forth fruit and groweth, even as it doth in you, since the day you heard and knew the grace of God in truth.

7 As you learned of Epaphras, our most beloved fellow servant, who is for you a faithful minister of Christ Jesus;

8 Who also hath manifested to us your love in the spirit.

R. (10) I trust in the mercy of God for ever.

10 But I, as a fruitful olive tree in the house of God, have hoped in the mercy of God for ever, yea for ever and ever.

R. I trust in the mercy of God for ever.

11 I will praise thee for ever, because thou hast done it: and I will wait on thy name, for it is good in the sight of thy saints.

R. I trust in the mercy of God for ever.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

18 The Lord sent me to bring glad tidings to the poor and to proclaim liberty to captives.

R. Alleluia, alleluia.

38 And Jesus rising up out of the synagogue, went into Simon’s house. And Simon’s wife’s mother was taken with a great fever, and they besought him for her.

39 And standing over her, he commanded the fever, and it left her. And immediately rising, she ministered to them.

40 And when the sun was down, all they that had any sick with divers diseases, brought them to him. But he laying his hands on every one of them, healed them.

41 And devils went out from many, crying out and saying: Thou art the Son of God. And rebuking them he suffered them not to speak, for they knew that he was Christ.

42 And when it was day, going out he went into a desert place, and the multitudes sought him, and came unto him: and they stayed him that he should not depart from them.

43 To whom he said: To other cities also I must preach the kingdom of God: for therefore am I sent.

44 And he was preaching in the synagogues of Galilee.

The grace of God is never sterile. In the believers at Colossae, the Gospel bears fruit as faith in Christ, love for the saints, and hope laid up in heaven. The same grace is visible in the Gospel when Jesus lifts Simon’s mother-in-law from her fever and she immediately begins to serve. Having received mercy, she gives herself in love.

Jesus heals the sick, frees those troubled by evil, and then goes apart to continue his Father’s mission. Even when the crowds want to keep him near, he moves on to proclaim the kingdom in other places. His compassion is personal, yet his purpose is greater than the desire to remain where he is welcomed. Trusting God’s mercy means allowing his grace to heal us and then shape our lives into a response of service, love, and witness. The hope promised in the Gospel gives strength to persevere, while mercy makes our faith fruitful here and now. We can bring Christ’s liberating word through patient care, faithful prayer, and practical service to those entrusted to us.

Lord Jesus, Son of God, come with your mercy into every place in me that needs healing. Free me from whatever keeps me turned inward, and let your grace bear fruit in faith, love, and patient service. Teach me to trust your mercy through every season, holding firmly to the hope you have given. When I receive your help, show me how to become a help to others. Give your Church courage to proclaim your kingdom and compassion to welcome the poor, the suffering, and those who long for freedom. Keep my heart faithful to your mission. Amen.