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Wednesday, September 21, 2011

Feast of St. Matthew


It's the Feast of St. Matthew today and after Mass we discussed that bit in the Bible which goes, "Verily I say unto you, that the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you." (Matt. 21.31)

When I was younger this used to puzzle me. I thought the "publicans" were pub landlords, you see, and where's the evil in that? Well, some might be, but it doesn't necessarily go with the territory. Then I learned that the term means tax collector - and all became clear.

St. Matthew is the patron saint of bankers.

I should imagine he's working overtime.

God bless,

LSP
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2 comments:

  1. darlinSeptember 21, 2011 at 9:38 PM

    I'm smiling on this end LSP, indeed the Saint of bankers must be busy!

    Have a wonderful day and God bless and be with you.

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  2. LSPSeptember 22, 2011 at 5:47 AM

    Glad I raised a smile Darlin.

    Hope all's well in Canada.

    God bless.

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