How are we holy people of God? When we conform our hearts desires to that of our heavenly Father. When our thoughts, words and deeds are Christ centred and bring glory to our Lord and God. When we are merciful towards others, especially those who have hurt us deeply.
If God is in our hearts, will we not be careful with what we say? Will we allows gossips to start with our seemingly innocent questions about another or their actions? Will we be quick to judge others?
Jesus, my Lord, let my love for You be reflected in all I say and do. Let me always be merciful and faithful as I listen to Your Word. Amen
FIRST READING
Amos 8:4–6, 9–12
GOSPEL
Matthew 9:9–13
As Jesus passed by,
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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