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Letter #118, 2021, Tues, Sept 21: Rumble

    Feast of St. Matthew, author of the first of the four Gospels

    Matthew, the son of Alpheus (Mark 2:14) was a Galilean, although Eusebius informs us that he was a Syrian. As tax-gatherer at Capharnaum, he collected custom duties for Herod Antipas, and, although a Jew, was despised by the Pharisees, who hated all publicans. When summoned by Jesus, Matthew arose and followed Him and tendered Him a feast in his house, where tax-gatherers and sinners sat at table with Christ and His disciples. This drew forth a protest from the Pharisees whom Jesus rebuked in these consoling words: “I came not to call the just, but sinners.” (link)

    This feast day is one of the most significant feast days for Pope Francis. He has spoken often of its importance to him.

Praise the Lord

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