The Memorial of Saints Fabian and Sebastian

Today's readings explore how God sees beyond appearances to choose unlikely servants for his purposes. We hear how the Lord selects the youngest son David as Israel's future king, while the Gospel shows Jesus defending his disciples' actions by invoking David's example. On this feast of Saints Fabian and Sebastian, martyrs who served God faithfully despite persecution, listen for how divine authority transcends human expectations and religious conventions. Today's Readings: • First Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-13 • Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 89:20, 21-22, 27-28 • Gospel: Mark 2:23-28