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“The Call of Saint Matthew - Embracing Divine Mercy – Painting by Dino Carbetta” ...

Saint Matthew, originally Levi, epitomizes the transformative power of God's grace in the Catholic tradition. Once a despised tax collector by the Roman occupiers, Matthew's life changed when Jesus called him to follow. His immediate response—"And he got up and followed Him" (Matthew 9:9)—marked a complete turn from corruption to discipleship, showing that no one is beyond God's reach. Matthew hosted a banquet for Jesus, inviting fellow tax collectors and sinners, which scandalized the Pharisees. Jesus' response—"I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners" (Matthew 9:13)—highlights His mission of healing and reconciliation. In Catholic theology, this underscores the boundless nature of divine mercy. Traditionally, Saint Matthew is credited with writing the Gospel that bears his name, guided by an angel who illuminated the divine truths he recorded. His Gospel is valued for linking Old Testament prophecies with the portrayal of Jesus as the Messiah. After Jesus' resurrection, Matthew preached in Judea and later in distant lands, including Ethiopia. There, he converted and consecrated Ephigenia, the daughter of King Egippus, to God. When the new king sought to marry her, Matthew defended her vow of chastity, leading to his martyrdom at the altar. His martyrdom is seen as the ultimate witness to his faith. Saint Matthew is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day on September 21. As one of the four evangelists, he is often depicted with the symbol of a winged man, representing the human nature of Christ. His life and works are a testament to the transformative power of God's love, reminding the faithful that God can bring about profound conversion even in the most unlikely of individuals. His tomb in Salerno Cathedral, Italy, remains a place of pilgrimage and veneration, where the faithful reflect on his enduring legacy.

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“The Call of Saint Matthew - Embracing Divine Mercy – Painting by Dino Carbetta” ...<br />
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Saint Matthew, originally Levi, epitomizes the transformative power of God's grace in the Catholic tradition. Once a despised tax collector by the Roman occupiers, Matthew's life changed when Jesus called him to follow. His immediate response—"And he got up and followed Him" (Matthew 9:9)—marked a complete turn from corruption to discipleship, showing that no one is beyond God's reach. Matthew hosted a banquet for Jesus, inviting fellow tax collectors and sinners, which scandalized the Pharisees. Jesus' response—"I did not come to call the righteous, but sinners" (Matthew 9:13)—highlights His mission of healing and reconciliation. In Catholic theology, this underscores the boundless nature of divine mercy. Traditionally, Saint Matthew is credited with writing the Gospel that bears his name, guided by an angel who illuminated the divine truths he recorded. His Gospel is valued for linking Old Testament prophecies with the portrayal of Jesus as the Messiah. After Jesus' resurrection, Matthew preached in Judea and later in distant lands, including Ethiopia. There, he converted and consecrated Ephigenia, the daughter of King Egippus, to God. When the new king sought to marry her, Matthew defended her vow of chastity, leading to his martyrdom at the altar. His martyrdom is seen as the ultimate witness to his faith. Saint Matthew is honored as a saint in the Catholic Church, with his feast day on September 21. As one of the four evangelists, he is often depicted with the symbol of a winged man, representing the human nature of Christ. His life and works are a testament to the transformative power of God's love, reminding the faithful that God can bring about profound conversion even in the most unlikely of individuals. His tomb in Salerno Cathedral, Italy, remains a place of pilgrimage and veneration, where the faithful reflect on his enduring legacy.

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