Matthew’s swift response to the call of Christ inspires us to reflect on our invitation to follow the Lord in the unique and particular circumstances of our lives today.
Mass Readings – Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle (#643)
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St. Matthew, pray for us!
Matthew swiftly responds to the simple and direct invitation of Jesus, inspiring us to follow the Lord’s call each and every day.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year (#381)
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St. Anthony Mary Zaccaria & St. Elizabeth of Portugal, pray for us!
While spending time with tax collectors and sinners, Jesus’ response to the scribes and pharisees offers us hope. The Lord’s willingness to bring healing and forgiveness to those in need reveals Christ’s longing for our redemption as well. May we follow the example of Levi and respond to the Lord’s call.
Mass Readings – Saturday after Ash Wednesday
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The call of Matthew in the Gospel reminds us that God calls all of us – regardless of our weaknesses, failures or past history – and invites us to offer our lives. In other words, God does not call the perfect; rather, the Lord chooses us (warts and all) and blesses us with what we need to accomplish our task. Like Matthew, may we accept the invitation and follow Christ!
Mass Readings – Friday of the 13th Week of the Year
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