Thursday September 21, 2023

Matthew 9:9-11

As Jesus was walking on, he saw a man named Matthew sitting by the customs house, and he said to him, ‘Follow me.’ And he got up and followed him.

Imagine going to work and hating it, imagine secretly praying that someone sees you for what you really are and not sone caricature society has built around what you do. Well Jesus looked at this despised Tax Collector and loved everything about him. I remember the first time I heard words that changed everything for me. They came from Fr Ron Knott a priest of the archdiocese of Louisville. He said “we are so glad you are here..” For the first time I did not feel myself as a burden but a gift. There is more to that feeling by the way which people who grew up in religious houses understand very well.

The point is, whatever journey you are on, whatever insecurities you have. God looks at you as gift!! Yes I am so happy you happened upon this page because you make all the difference. Now go to that for another person!