St. Matthew
Matthew was a despised tax collector when Jesus said simply, "Follow me." He wrote the first Gospel, addressed to Jews, showing Jesus as the fulfillment of every Old Testament promise.
- Feast day
- Sep 21
- Known as
- Apostle · Lay
- Era
- apostolic
Who they were
Matthew was a despised tax collector when Jesus said simply, "Follow me." He wrote the first Gospel, addressed to Jews, showing Jesus as the fulfillment of every Old Testament promise.
Remembered for
St. Matthew is honored in the Church as a apostle, lay.
Sep 21
Pray with this saint
St. Matthew, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.
For your household
Jesus calling Matthew — an outcast — shows children that no one is too far gone to be chosen.
Pray as a household
Carry your family in prayer
Solua gives your family a simple, faithful rhythm of prayer — one unhurried moment at a time, for the people you carry by name.
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