"When we speak of the most holy Eucharist we can say that
here is to be found the miracle of divine love for us,
here His majesty, His grace, and His goodness
shines forth in a most extra0rdiary manner."
St John Vianney
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The Lord's Day is the lord of days,
but also remembering today...
Nee - Capernaum
"And he got up and followed Him" (Mt 9:9b) ...
"leaving everything behind" (Lk 5:28)
Apostle and Evangelist
"the son of Alphaeus" (Mk 2:14)
Symbols associated w/St Matthew:
Gospel, human/angel, sword (in re: martyrdom)
Symbols associated w/St Matthew:
Gospel, human/angel, sword (in re: martyrdom)
Feast Day - September 21
Photo - Father Lawrence OP | Flickr
Photo - Father Lawrence OP | Flickr
Imitate St Matthew - get up and follow Jesus.
Then invite sinners to meet Him.
"What reason can the Teacher
have for eating with tax collectors and
those who disregard the law?" —Matthew 9:11
Cause heaven to rejoice (Luke 15:7).
His life is somewhat shrouded, and ... There are not many facts ... But Matthew was a publican ... Who gathered in the tax ... Until that wondrous moment in ... His native Galilee ... When Jesus came upon him, and ... He told him, "Follow me" ... And Matthew followed Jesus then ... Wherever Jesus went ... Ignoring Pharisees and all ... The Roman government ... With eloquent sincerity ... This good apostle preached ... In distant lands wherever there ... Were souls that could be reached ... And he composed the gospel that ... Inspires us today ... To follow Jesus Christ and live ... According to His way.
From Poem Portraits of the Saints - James J Metcalfe (1956)
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(see Calling of St Matthew - Caravaggio)
St Matthew, pray for us!
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