It is not hard to imagine Peter carrying his load of fish from his boat to the tax collector’s booth. He’s been out all night in a rocking boat fighting the elements. Yet, this man is sitting here doing nothing but taking his money and too much of it. How Peter and the rest of the people hated this man called Matthew!
And now, what is this? Jesus approaches Matthew and calls him to be his follower, just like he did Peter. Then Jesus sits down with him for a meal in Matthew’s house. It may take some time for you and me to live the way Jesus lived. Somehow, He looks past a person’s behavior and sees them at their very best.
He says, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” How many times a day I need to see the person at their best,
The Gospel Challenge: Who is my Matthew that I must approach with the heart of Jesus? Discover what is best in your Matthew when the Lord reveals that person to you in prayer.
September 27, 2024, Luke 9:18-22https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092724.cfm How Much Do I Love Jesus? There are many ways to see a person, from social to profoundly intimate relationships.
September 26, 2024, Luke 9:7-9 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092624.cfm Conscience And The Voice Of The Lord Sports have referees and umpires. Courts of law have judges. When presented
September 27, 2023, Luke 9:1-6 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092723.cfm Have No Fear to Hold the Pain of Another in Your Heart. How many times have dictators risen
September 24, 2024, Luke 8:19-21 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092424.cfm Jesus Is Always Speaking To Us. It’s mysterious to me, but sometimes, I hear a voice inside of me
Father Rick’s Two-Minute Homily for Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle
September 21, 2024, Matthew 9:9-13
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/092124.cfm
Dancing with Jesus.
It is not hard to imagine Peter carrying his load of fish from his boat to the tax collector’s booth. He’s been out all night in a rocking boat fighting the elements. Yet, this man is sitting here doing nothing but taking his money and too much of it. How Peter and the rest of the people hated this man called Matthew!
And now, what is this? Jesus approaches Matthew and calls him to be his follower, just like he did Peter. Then Jesus sits down with him for a meal in Matthew’s house. It may take some time for you and me to live the way Jesus lived. Somehow, He looks past a person’s behavior and sees them at their very best.
He says, “Those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.” How many times a day I need to see the person at their best,
The Gospel Challenge:
Who is my Matthew that I must approach with the heart of Jesus? Discover what is best in your Matthew when the Lord reveals that person to you in prayer.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, I.C.
Pastor@bscchurch.com
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