Lord Jesus,
You looked past the margins and called Matthew from the tax collector’s booth, seeing his true value when others only saw his past. Give us the courage to hear your voice above the noise of our daily routines and the grace to leave behind whatever holds us back from following you.
Like Saint Matthew, inspire us to share your Good News not just with words, but through an open heart and a welcoming table. May our daily work become a space for encounter, and may our lives reflect the radical mercy we have received.
Amen.