2020년 9월 21일 성 마태오 사도 복음사가 축일
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제1독서
에페소서. 4,1-7.11-13
형제 여러분,
1 주님 안에서 수인이 된 내가 여러분에게 권고합니다.
여러분이 받은 부르심에 합당하게 살아가십시오.
2 겸손과 온유를 다하고, 인내심을 가지고 사랑으로 서로 참아 주며,
3 성령께서 평화의 끈으로 이루어 주신 일치를 보존하도록 애쓰십시오.
4 하느님께서 여러분을 부르실 때에 하나의 희망을 주신 것처럼,
그리스도의 몸도 하나이고 성령도 한 분이십니다.
5 주님도 한 분이시고 믿음도 하나이며 세례도 하나이고,
6 만물의 아버지이신 하느님도 한 분이십니다.
그분은 만물 위에, 만물을 통하여, 만물 안에 계십니다.
7 그러나 그리스도께서 나누어 주시는 은혜의 양에 따라,
우리는 저마다 은총을 받았습니다.
11 그분께서 어떤 이들은 사도로, 어떤 이들은 예언자로,
어떤 이들은 복음 선포자로,
어떤 이들은 목자나 교사로 세워 주셨습니다.
12 성도들이 직무를 수행하고 그리스도의 몸을 성장시키는 일을 하도록,
그들을 준비시키시려는 것이었습니다.
13 그리하여 우리가 모두 하느님의 아드님에 대한 믿음과 지식에서
일치를 이루고 성숙한 사람이 되며
그리스도의 충만한 경지에 다다르게 됩니다.
복음
마태오. 9,9-13
그때에 9 예수님께서 길을 가시다가
마태오라는 사람이 세관에 앉아 있는 것을 보시고 말씀하셨다.
“나를 따라라.” 그러자 마태오는 일어나 그분을 따랐다.
10 예수님께서 집에서 식탁에 앉게 되셨는데,
마침 많은 세리와 죄인도 와서
예수님과 그분의 제자들과 자리를 함께하였다.
11 그것을 본 바리사이들이 그분의 제자들에게 말하였다.
“당신네 스승은 어째서 세리와 죄인들과 함께 음식을 먹는 것이오?”
12 예수님께서 이 말을 들으시고 그들에게 말씀하셨다.
“튼튼한 이들에게는 의사가 필요하지 않으나
병든 이들에게는 필요하다.
13 너희는 가서 ‘내가 바라는 것은 희생 제물이 아니라 자비다.’ 하신 말씀이
무슨 뜻인지 배워라.
사실 나는 의인이 아니라 죄인을 부르러 왔다.”
September 21, 2020
Feast of Saint Matthew, Apostle and evangelist
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Reading 1
Eph 4:1-7, 11-13
I, a prisoner for the Lord,
urge you to live in a manner worthy of the call you have received,
with all humility and gentleness, with patience,
bearing with one another through love,
striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit
through the bond of peace:
one Body and one Spirit,
as you were also called to the one hope of your call;
one Lord, one faith, one baptism;
one God and Father of all,
who is over all and through all and in all.
But grace was given to each of us
according to the measure of Christ's gift.
And he gave some as Apostles, others as prophets,
others as evangelists, others as pastors and teachers,
to equip the holy ones for the work of ministry,
for building up the Body of Christ,
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 Psalm
Ps 19:2-3, 4-5
The heavens declare the glory of God;
and the firmament proclaims his handiwork.
Day pours out the word to day,
and night to night imparts knowledge.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
Not a word nor a discourse
whose voice is not heard;
Through all the earth their voice resounds,
and to the ends of the world, their message.
R. Their message goes out through all the earth.
Gospel
Mt 9:9-13
he saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
He said to him, "Follow me."
And he got up and followed him.
While he was at table in his house,
many tax collectors and sinners came
and sat with Jesus and his disciples.
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,
"Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?"
He heard this and 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."
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Rising early, Matthew climbs the stairs to the roof of his home. While saying his morning prayers, he notices the all-too-familiar feelings of emptiness and the effort required to ignore the harsh words whispered behind his back (traitor, sold out his people for money, he will pay for his sins.) He tries to push away the emptiness by reminding himself he is financially secure while many of his neighbors struggle to earn a meager wage. His thoughts drift to the rumors of the new teacher, the one that heals illness by forgiving sins. Matthew wonders if his sins can be forgiven, or would Jesus reject him.
Imagine Matthew’s surprise when Jesus walks up to the customs booth, smiles at him, and says, Follow me. Perhaps he spends the rest of his day in a daze, grappling with confusion as he tries to make sense out of what he hears and sees. The surprises keep coming as Jesus arrives at his home for dinner. What a spectacle it is to see the lonely house filled with guests, tax collectors, and sinners, all “social rejects” laughing and talking while sharing a meal with Jesus, as Matthew quietly takes in the scene. How might Matthew feel as he hears Jesus tell the Pharisees those who are well do not need a physician, but the sick do? Does Matthew end his day contemplating why Jesus desires mercy, not sacrifice? Will he remember these words while standing with the other disciples as Pontius Pilate sentences Jesus to death?
This gospel reading raises more questions for me than answers. How am I responding to Jesus’ call to Follow me? Do I acknowledge my need for a physician, or do I reject the thought that healing my soul is a life-long journey best treated by daily doses of time with God? Do I show mercy to Jesus by showing mercy to those labeled as today’s “social rejects?”
The central message of Matthew’s gospel is the coming of God’s Kingdom and the need to shift to a new heart and a new way of leading a devout life. How can this be done when throughout human history, there is so much divisiveness? Do the words of encouragement from St. Paul to his fledgling Christian communities offer insights that might apply to our time?
In his letter to the Ephesians, St. Paul encourages us to live beyond what separates us, With all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another through love striving to preserve the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace (Eph. 4:2-3). In Paul’s letter, the phrase bond of peace seems especially important. A bond joins securely, forms a close attachment that is not easily separated or broken. In the context of Ephesians, it seems to be the bonding agent that pulls together Paul’s other characteristics of the Christian life. It is strong enough to hold in solidarity the diversity and complexity of human relations that comprise Church – humanity. What better glue than a warm, soft blanket of God’s peace gently and securely enfolding and bonding us together as we seek to grant mercy to others.
Today, can we embrace our need for the Physician that heals our souls?
Today, as we acknowledge God’s mercy for us, can we offer mercy to other hurting souls?
I desire mercy, not sacrifice (MT 9:13)
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WHO, ME?
Matthew “got up and followed [Jesus].” —Matthew 9:9
Jesus broke into St. Matthew’s life. Matthew, a tax collector, was working at a job that, at the time, was only done by turning his back on his Jewish faith and his Jewish people. Holy and faithful Jews considered a fellow Jew who collected taxes from his own people for the occupying Roman government to be the worst of sinners, in the same category as prostitutes (see Mt 21:31-32).
Jesus entered Matthew’s customs post, looked at Matthew, and called him, saying “Follow Me.” Matthew “got up and followed Him” (Mt 9:9). The Greek word for “got up” is the same word used for “rising from the dead.” Matthew literally rose from the death of sin to follow Jesus to new life.
Jesus calls each of us to “follow Him,” just as He called Matthew. If we feel unworthy to answer His call, Jesus reminds us, “I have come to call sinners” (see Mt 9:13).
Matthew joyfully welcomed Jesus into his home, like Zacchaeus would later do. Let us do the same.
Prayer: Father, give me the grace to “rise up” from any apathy, fear, sin, and distractions and follow Jesus wherever He calls me.
Promise: “There is but one body and one Spirit, just as there is but one hope given all of you by your call.” —Eph 4:4
Praise: St. Matthew had no hesitation in following Jesus and offering Him hospitality (Mt 9:9-10). St. Matthew, pray for us!
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What does the image of light and a lamp tell us about God's kingdom? Lamps in the ancient world served a vital function, much like they do today. They enable people to see and work in the dark and to avoid stumbling. The Jews also understood "light" as an expression of the inner beauty, truth, and goodness of God. In his light we see light ( Psalm 36:9). His word is a lamp that guides our steps (Psalm 119:105).
God's light frees us from the blindness of sin so we can walk in truth and goodness
God's grace not only illumines the darkness in our lives, it also fills us with spiritual light, joy, and peace. Jesus used the image of a lamp to describe how his disciples are to live in the light of his truth and love. Just as natural light illumines the darkness and enables one to see visually, so the light of Christ shines in the hearts of believers and enables us to see the heavenly reality of God's kingdom. In fact, our mission is to be light-bearers of Christ so that others may see the truth of the Gospel - the good news of Jesus Christ - and be freed from the blindness of sin, ignorance, and deception.
Live in the light of God's truth, beauty, and goodness
Jesus remarks that nothing can remain hidden or secret (Luke 8:17). We can try to hide things from others, from ourselves, and from God. How tempting to shut our eyes from the consequences of our sinful ways and bad habits, even when we know what those consequences are. And how tempting to hide them from others and even from God. But, nonetheless, everything is known to God who sees all. There is great freedom and joy for those who live in God's light and who seek his truth. Those who listen to God and heed his voice will receive more from him - abundance of wisdom, guidance, peace, and blessing. Do you know the joy and freedom of living in God's light?
Lord Jesus, you guide me by the light of your saving truth. Fill my heart and mind with your light and truth and free me from the blindness of sin and deception that I may see your ways clearly and understand your will for my life. May I radiate your light and truth in word and deed to those around me.
Psalm 126:1-6
1 When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream.
2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, "The LORD has done great things for them."
3 The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like the watercourses in the Negeb!
5 May those who sow in tears reap with shouts of joy!
6 He that goes forth weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
Daily Quote from the Early Church Fathers: The Word of God is like a lamp to guide us, by Origen of Alexandria (185-254 AD)
"Scripture does not say this about a tangible lamp but about a comprehensible one. One does not 'light' the lamp and conceal it 'with a vessel' or put it 'under a bed, but on the lamp stand' within himself. The vessels of the house are the powers of the soul. The bed is the body. 'Those who go in' are those who hear the teacher... He calls the holy church a 'lamp stand.' By its proclamation, the Word of God gives light to all who are in this world and illuminates those in the house with the rays of the truth, filling the minds of all with divine knowledge. (excerpt from FRAGMENTS ON LUKE 120, 122)
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