Greetings on this the Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist
Readings: Eph 4:1-7, 11-13; Ps 19:2-3, 4-5; Mt 9:9-13
Notes:
Sacrifice (Give no energy to these things)
- Self righteousness
- Self centeredness
- Revenge
- Angry
Mercy (Otherness of Self, use your energy this way)
- Unity of the Spirit (as one Body and one Spirit)
- Humility
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Bearing in love
Power (Faith, Hope, Charity – are the energy)
- the one hope
- one Lord, one faith, one baptism
- one God and Father of all, who is over all and through all and in all.
First Reading
[Do this] Until we all attain to the unity of faith and knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the extent of the full stature of Christ.
Responsorial
Their message goes out through all the earth.
Gospel Acclamation
We praise you, O God, we acclaim you as Lord; the glorious company of Apostles praise you.
Gospel
[Jesus] 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."
Peace be with you,
Deacon Gerry