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First Reading

1 Samuel 9:1-4, 17-19; 10:1

9
1There was a man of Benjamin whose name was Kish, the son of Abiʹel, son of Zeror, son of Becoʹrath, son of Aphiʹah, a Benjaminite, a man of wealth;
2and he had a son whose name was Saul, a handsome young man. There was not a man among the people of Israel more handsome than he; from his shoulders upward he was taller than any of the people.
3Now the asses of Kish, Saul’s father, were lost. So Kish said to Saul his son, “Take one of the servants with you, and arise, go and look for the asses.”
4And they passed through the hill country of Eʹphraim and passed through the land of Shalʹishah, but they did not find them. And they passed through the land of Shaʹalim, but they were not there. Then they passed through the land of Benjamin, but did not find them.
17When Samuel saw Saul, the LORD told him, “Here is the man of whom I spoke to you! He it is who shall rule over my people.”
18Then Saul approached Samuel in the gate, and said, “Tell me where is the house of the seer?”
19Samuel answered Saul, “I am the seer; go up before me to the high place, for today you shall eat with me, and in the morning I will let you go and will tell you all that is on your mind.
10
1Then Samuel took a vial of oil and poured it on his head, and kissed him and said, “Has not the LORD anointed you to be prince over his people Israel? And you shall reign over the people of the LORD and you will save them from the hand of their enemies round about. And this shall be the sign to you that the LORD has anointed you to be prince over his heritage.

Responsorial Psalm

Psalms 21:2-7

1In thy strength the king rejoices, O LORD; and in thy help how greatly he exults!
2Thou hast given him his heart’s desire, and hast not withheld the request of his lips.   Selah
3For thou dost meet him with goodly blessings; thou dost set a crown of fine gold upon his head.
4He asked life of thee; thou gavest it to him, length of days for ever and ever.
5His glory is great through thy help; splendor and majesty thou dost bestow upon him.
6Yea, thou dost make him most blessed for ever; thou dost make him glad with the joy of thy presence.

Gospel

Mark 2:13-17

13He went out again beside the sea; and all the crowd gathered about him, and he taught them.
14And as he passed on, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the tax office, and he said to him, “Follow me.” And he rose and followed him.
15And as he sat at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners were sitting with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him.
16And the scribes of the Pharisees, when they saw that he was eating with sinners and tax collectors, said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
17And when Jesus heard it, he said to them, “Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those who are sick; I came not to call the righteous, but sinners.”

First Reading

Ephesians 6:10-13, 18

10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of his might.
11Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
12For we are not contending against flesh and blood, but against the principalities, against the powers, against the world rulers of this present darkness, against the spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.
13Therefore take the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand.
18Pray at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

Responsorial Psalm

Psalms 16:1-2, 5, 7-8, 11

1Preserve me, O God, for in thee I take refuge.
2I say to the LORD, “Thou art my Lord; I have no good apart from thee.”
5The LORD is my chosen portion and my cup; thou holdest my lot.
7I bless the LORD who gives me counsel; in the night also my heart instructs me.
8I keep the LORD always before me; because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved.
11Thou dost show me the path of life; in thy presence there is fulness of joy, in thy right hand are pleasures for evermore.

Gospel

Matthew 19:16-26

16And behold, one came up to him, saying, “Teacher, what good deed must I do, to have eternal life?”
17And he said to him, “Why do you ask me about what is good? One there is who is good. If you would enter life, keep the commandments.”
18He said to him, “Which?” And Jesus said, “You shall not kill, You shall not commit adultery, You shall not steal, You shall not bear false witness,
19Honor your father and mother, and, You shall love your neighbor as yourself.”
20The young man said to him, “All these I have observed; what do I still lack?”
21Jesus said to him, “If you would be perfect, go, sell what you possess and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me.”
22When the young man heard this he went away sorrowful; for he had great possessions.
23And Jesus said to his disciples, “Truly, I say to you, it will be hard for a rich man to enter the kingdom of heaven.
24Again I tell you, it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God.”
25When the disciples heard this they were greatly astonished, saying, “Who then can be saved?”
26But Jesus looked at them and said to them, “With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”