Friday, 5th July

Matthew 9:9–13

As Jesus was walking along, he saw a man
called Matthew sitting at the tax booth; and he said to him, "Follow
me." And he got up and followed him. And as he sat at dinner in the house,
many tax collectors and sinners came and were sitting with him and his
disciples. When the Pharisees saw this, they said to his disciples, "Why
does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?" But when he heard
this, he said, "Those who are well have no need of a physician, but those
who are sick. Go and learn what this means, 'I desire mercy, not sacrifice.'
For I have come to call not the righteous but sinners."

Reflection

How do I see the weak and the vulnerable?

Am I prejudiced against any individuals or
groups?