• St. Anthony the Abbot

• First Reading: Hebrews 4:12-16

  12: For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart.
  13: And before him no creature is hidden, but all are open and laid bare to the eyes of him with whom we have to do.
  14: Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession.
  15: For we have not a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
  16: Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

• Psalm: Psalms 19:8-10, 15

  8 The law of the Lord is unspotted, converting souls: the testimony of the Lord is faithful, giving wisdom to little ones.
  9 The justices of the Lord are right, rejoicing hearts: the commandment of the Lord is lightsome, enlightening the eyes.
  10 The fear of the Lord is holy, enduring for ever and ever: the judgments of the Lord are true, justified in themselves.
  15 And the words of my mouth shall be such as may please: and the meditation of my heart always in thy sight. O Lord, my helper, and my redeemer.

• Gospel: Mark 2:13-17

  13: He went out again beside the sea; and all the crowd gathered about him, and he taught them.
  14: And 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.
  15: And 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.
  16: And 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?"
  17: And 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."

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