The Call of Matthew the Apostle.
"As Jesus passed by, he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
"He said to him, “Follow me.” And he got up and followed him.
"While he was at table in his house, many tax collectors and sinners came and sat with Jesus and his disciples.
"The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples, “Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
"He heard this and said, “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: 9 - 13).
Friday July 7th 2023 in the 13th Week of Ordinary Time is also First Friday in July.
Jesus Christ appears to walk casually in the business district where the Tax Offices are located. Really? Not at all!
There are No Accidents in God's business. Everything is Providence. Jesus had divine appointment with Mr Matthew, the Taxman on that day. Matthew was ready. He rejoiced inwardly that his waiting is over.
Matthew celebrated his calling by throwing a large party. Many of his friends came to celebrate with him this strange event.
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?” asked the self-righteous Pharisees.
"I desire mercy, not sacrifice. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”
Do you know the ABC of Mercy?
A = Ask for Mercy.
B = Be Merciful.
C = Confidently trust Jesus for Mercy.
The Church honors the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ in July.
For Devotion, Litany of the Most Precious Blood of Jesus Christ and other prayers, click the link below:
http://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/04/devotion-to-most-precious-blood-of.html?m=1
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