Saturday of the 1st Week in Ordinary Time
Mass Readings
First Reading – Heb 4:12-16
The word of God is living and effective, sharper than any two-edged sword, penetrating even between soul and spirit, joints and marrow, and able to discern reflections and thoughts of the heart. No creature is concealed from him, but everything is naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must render an account. Since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast to our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who has similarly been tested in every way, yet without sin. So let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help.
Responsorial Psalm – Psalm 19:8, 9, 10, 15 (R.see John 6:63c)
R. Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.
The law of the LORD is perfect,
refreshing the soul;
The decree of the LORD is trustworthy,
giving wisdom to the simple. R.
The precepts of the LORD are right,
rejoicing the heart;
The command of the LORD is clear,
enlightening the eye. R.
The fear of the LORD is pure,
enduring forever;
The ordinances of the LORD are true,
all of them just. R.
Let the words of my mouth and the thought of my heart
find favor before you,
O LORD, my rock and my redeemer. R.
Gospel – Mk 2:13-17
Jesus went out along the sea. All the crowd came to him and he taught them. As he passed by, he saw Levi, son of Alphaeus, sitting at the customs post. Jesus said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed Jesus. While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners sat with Jesus and his disciples; for there were many who followed him. Some scribes who were Pharisees saw that Jesus was eating with sinners and tax collectors and said to his disciples, “Why does he eat with tax collectors and sinners?” Jesus heard this and said to them, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
Featured Saints
St. Margaret of Hungary, virgin (†1270). Daughter of King Béla IV of Hungary, she consecrated herself to the Lord as a Dominican religious from the age of 12.
St. Prisca, martyr (†499). To her name is dedicated the Roman titular church on Aventine Hill.
Blessed Beatrice d’Este, religious (†c. 1262). After her husband’s death, she withdrew to the Benedictine monastery of St. Stefano, in Ferrara, Italy, which she had founded.
Blessed Andrew of Peschiera Grego, priest (†1485). Dominican religious who travelled on foot throughout the entire Italian Alps, living with the poor and preaching Catholic doctrine.
Blessed Christina Ciccarelli, virgin (†1543). Abbess of the Augustinian convent of L’Aquila, Italy. Favoured with visions, ecstasies and the gift of miracles.
Blessed Regina Protmann, virgin (†1613). From a patrician Prussian family, she left home at 18 years to enter community life with two companions dedicated to the poor, sick, and the education of youth. This gave rise to the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Catherine.
Blessed Maria Teresa Fasce, virgin (†1947). Abbess of the Augustinian monastery of Cassia, Italy. She united asceticism and contemplation with works of charity for pilgrims and the indigent.
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