The Memorial of Saint Anthony of Egypt

Today's readings explore how God calls ordinary people for extraordinary purposes. We hear how Saul, searching for lost donkeys, encounters the prophet Samuel who will anoint him as Israel's first king. The Gospel shows Jesus calling Levi the tax collector to follow him, then defending his choice to dine with society's outcasts. Today's Readings: • First Reading: 1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 21:2-3, 4-5, 6-7 • Gospel: Mark 2:13-17