In today's Gospel, we see Jesus meeting Levi, the tax collector and calling him to follow him.Leaving his post and all that pertains to the office, he accepts the call and follows Jesus.Jesus takes the occasion to visit his house for dinner with his friends and relatives.People were surprised to see Jesus eating with tax-collectors and those who were considered by the society as sinners.To their murmurings and complaints, Jesus explains the nature of his ministry. He tells them that he has come to call sinners, to save them and offer them forgiveness and compassion from the Lord.
These words of Jesus should make our heart glow with hope and joy.Our sins weigh us down and we bemoan the fact that there s no forgiveness and mercy for us. We feel that because of our failures and sins, we would be deprived of the mercy and love of God. Jesus shows us that God is there ready to welcome us and to offer us forgiveness. We are not going to be condemned. Instead, we would be forgiven and rehabilitated.What a joy these words of Jesus produce in our hearts!
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