Monday of the 2nd week of Ordinary Time

Today's readings explore the tension between external religious practices and genuine obedience to God's will. We hear Samuel confronting King Saul about choosing ritual sacrifice over true obedience, while Jesus explains to questioning Pharisees why his disciples don't follow traditional fasting practices. Both passages invite us to consider what authentic faithfulness looks like. Today's Readings: • First Reading: 1 Samuel 15:16-23 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 50:8-9, 16bc-17, 21 and 23 • Gospel: Mark 2:18-22