St Matthew (transferred from yesterday) a tax collector for the Roman occupation who, after Jesus’ call, became an Apostle and Evangelist. Nothing is really known of him beyond his call and the transformation of his life that resulted from it.

                      The Venite

Oh, that today you would hearken to His voice!

"Help us, 

by his example, 

to readily respond 

to the transforming 

call of your Son 

and follow him"

Pray today “for renewed appreciation of our Jewish heritage and for ethical renewal. “