The Calling of Matthew — Ignatius of Loyola

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The Calling of Matthew

Ignatius of Loyola · 1491–1556

Jesus stops before a despised tax collector and says only, “Follow me.” Take Matthew's place at the booth, and hear yourself called — as you are — to rise and follow.

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St Ignatius of Loyola, Spiritual Exercises (composition of place, §47; colloquium, §54). Scripture: Matthew 9:9–13, World English Bible.