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Scripture Readings:
1 Samuel 9:1–4, 17–19; 10:1
Psalm 21:2–3, 4–5, 6–7
Luke 4:18 (Alleluia)
Mark 2:13–17

Today’s Catholic readings for the Memorial of Saint Anthony, Abbot reveal a striking pattern in how God calls His people—often in obscurity, silence, and moments that look unimportant to the world.

In the First Reading, Saul is chosen while searching for lost donkeys, not seeking a throne. In the Gospel, Jesus calls Levi not from a synagogue, but from a tax booth—a place of public disgrace. And in today’s Psalm, we are reminded that true kingship rejoices not in power, but in the strength of the Lord.

Saint Anthony the Abbot lived this same truth. He withdrew into the desert, away from noise, status, and approval, not to escape the world—but to belong completely to God. His life helps us understand today’s Scriptures more deeply: God does not call the impressive; He calls the obedient.

This reflection connects the readings together and invites us to ask a hard question:
When God calls us in quiet, ordinary, or uncomfortable moments—do we rise, or do we delay?

Stay with us through the readings, reflection, and prayer as we uncover how God’s call still works today—and what it demands of us.

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