Called from the Tax Booth: St. Matthew and the Mercy of Christ

This sermon on St. Matthew the Apostle reflects on Christ’s call to sinners, showing how Matthew’s response at the tax booth reveals the Lord’s mercy and transformative power. It highlights the Pharisees’ failure to couple law-keeping with compassion, reminds us that God does not call the worthy but makes worthy the called, and encourages us to openly confess our sins so that Christ may heal us. Through St. Matthew’s example, we are invited to follow Christ as we are—trusting that He will refashion us into His likeness.