Jesus Calls On Us to Follow Him . . . this Lenten Season and Always
Fr. Hugh Gillespie, SMM
Follow Me!
The Homily begins by re-examining, briefly, the significance of the ashes (from Ash Wednesday) in our lives.
The Homily goes on and discusses the Levi . . . St. Matthew. During the Homily, the audio makes reference to the painting that you see on this post. We have used it before. However, the painting reveals something about the Lord’ calling of St. Matthew.
Notice the Lord points to the Levi; the Levi is illuminated by the light of Jesus. Jesus says . . . follow me! St. Matthew became a great Apostle. He left everything behind . . . to follow Jesus. In the audio, we are placed into the story. Jesus enters our lives. The Levi . . . as far as we know, did not seek Jesus. Jesus found the Levi . . . and says follow me! Jesus seeks us as well. Listen to how this story relates to all of us!
Listen to How Jesus Calls On Us to Follow Him!
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The Calling of St. Matthew: Italian Painter: Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, : 1599-1600
This painting is unique. It depicts Jesus, with an outstretched arm, pointing to Levi. The tax collectors are illuminated by light as they look at Jesus. St. Peter stands near Jesus, as He tells Levi to Follow Me!. The painting resides in Rome within San Luigi dei Francesi. The painting hangs next to two other St. Matthew paintings, including the Martyrdom of St. Matthew.
The Church desires for each one of us to see ourselves within this story
Jesus Calls On Us to Follow Him . . . this Lenten Season and Always
