September 21, 2024, Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist, Holy Rosary (Joyful Mysteries)

Friends of the Rosary, Today is the Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist. When Jesus summoned him, Matthew was a publican, a tax collector for the Romans, a hateful profession, and considered the typical sinner by the Pharisees. One day, while seated at his table of books and money, Jesus looked at Matthew and said two words: "Follow me." Matthew rose and left his pieces of silver to follow Christ. His original name, "Levi," in Hebrew, signifies "Adhesion," while his new name in Christ, Matthew, means "Gift of God.His Gospel was written to convince the Jews that their anticipated Messiah had come in the person of Jesus. Today is also Ember Saturday of the Autumn or September Embertide. Ave Maria!Jesus, I Trust In You!Come, Holy Spirit, come!St. Matthew, Pray for Us! To Jesus through Mary! + Mikel Amigot | RosaryNetwork.com, New York • September 21, 2024, Today’s Rosary on YouTube | Daily broadcast at 7:30 pm ET