St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist (21 September) ~ Dom Prosper Guéranger

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On September 21, the Church celebrates St. Matthew, Apostle, Evangelist, and Martyr. Once known as Levi, he was a despised tax collector sitting at the custom house when Jesus spoke the life-changing words: “Follow Me.” Matthew immediately arose and followed Christ. In this reading from *The Liturgical Year* by Dom Prosper Guéranger, we contemplate St. Matthew’s place among the four Evangelists, symbolized by the winged man. His humility led him to acknowledge his former life openly, thereby proclaiming the magnificent mercy of Christ, who came “not to call the just, but sinners.” Under the inspiration of the Holy Ghost, Matthew became the first Evangelist to record the life and teaching of Jesus Christ. His Gospel presents Our Lord as the Messiah promised to Israel, the Son of David, the fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets, and the King who establishes an everlasting covenant. Tradition recounts that Matthew preached in Ethiopia, converted the royal family, raised the king’s daughter, Iphigenia, from death, and ultimately suffered martyrdom while celebrating the Holy Mysteries. 0:00 St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist 0:14 The genealogy of Jesus Christ 0:23 Symbols of the four Evangelists 0:46 Worship before the Lamb of God 1:29 The meaning of Matthew’s name 1:37 “Follow Me”—Matthew’s conversion 1:53 Christ chooses the humble 2:18 The mercy shown to sinners 2:33 Matthew writes the first Gospel 3:12 Matthew’s feast for Christ 3:36 His austerity and missionary zeal 4:00 Martyr for holy virginity 4:33 The Church’s account of his life 4:55 The Gospel written for Israel 5:03 Mission and miracles in Ethiopia 5:22 Iphigenia’s vow of virginity 5:39 Martyrdom at the altar 5:54 His relics honored at Salerno 6:10 Prayer to St. Matthew 7:21 Intercession for Christ’s flock 7:37 The Sermon on the Mount 7:50 The Kingdom of Heaven St. Matthew, pray that we may arise immediately whenever Christ calls us. https://sensusfidelium.com/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/september/september-21-st-matthew-apostle-and-evangelist/ #SaintMatthew #StMatthew #MatthewTheApostle #CatholicSaints #GospelOfMatthew #CatholicTradition #LiturgicalYear #SaintOfTheDay #September21 #SensusFidelium 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 ✝️ SUPPORT THE MISSION 🙏 Donate https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 📬 Free Catholic Newsletter https://sensusfidelium.com/newsletter/ 📰 Read on Substack https://sensusfidelium.substack.com/ ──────────────────── 📺 WATCH & READ 📺 Sensus Fidelium App https://sensusfidelium.tv/ 📚 Sensus Fidelium Press https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ 👕 Official Merchandise https://sensusfidelium.com/merchandise/ ──────────────────── 🤝 PARTNER WITH US 📣 Advertise on Sensus Fidelium https://sensusfidelium.com/advertise-with-sensus-fidelium/ 🎤 Invite Steve Cunningham to Speak https://sensusfidelium.com/speaking/ ⛪ Parish Formation & Consultation https://sensusfidelium.com/for-parishes/ ──────────────────── 🌎 CATHOLIC COMMUNITY ✝️ Trusted Catholic Businesses https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴

Topics

• Evangelism