"As Jesus passed on from there, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post. He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him." (Matthew 9: 9).
Today is the Feast of St Matthew the Evangelist.
"Go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them
and teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you,
says the Lord." (Cf Matthew 28: 19 - 20).
Matthew recorded and carried out the above mission. God chose Matthew into the intimate circle of Jesus with untold mercy.
Matthew accepted the call with generosity and then lived in a manner worthy of the call he received. He used his old skill as a tax recorder to pen the Gospel that bears his name.
The call of Matthew is a story of mercy. The unfathomable mercy of God. “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. Go and learn the meaning of the words, ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
(Matthew 9: 12 - 13).
Like Matthew, let us be ready at all times to be surprised by Mercy. The Good News is the orchestration of Mercy. Be a part of that global orchestra.
Ask for Mercy.
Be Merciful.
Completely trust Jesus for Mercy.
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