As Jesus passed by,
He saw a man named Matthew sitting at the customs post.
He said to him, “Follow me.”
And he got up and followed him.
While He was at table in his house,
many tax collectors and sinners came
and sat with Jesus and his disciples.
The Pharisees saw this and said to his disciples,
“Why does your teacher eat with tax collectors and sinners?”
He heard this and said,
“Those who are well do not need a physician,
but the sick do.
Go and learn the meaning of the words,
I desire mercy, not sacrifice.
I did not come to call the righteous but sinners.”

Gospel of Matthew chapter 9:9-13

On the Feast day of the apostle Matthew, I met with a priest from the Jesuit Retreat House regarding spiritual direction. His name is Father Matthew. The first meeting proved fruitful, concentrating upon getting to know one another, communication flowing easily and penetratingly honest. Readings were assigned. We will meet again, a monthly meeting the plan. The Jesuit Retreat House, located a quarter mile away, provides a means of deepening a faith grounded in the reality of effectual daily living. I’ve registered for a retreat program the first weekend of October. Reconstructively, I am intrigued with the idea of exploring Catholicism from a perspective once presented as inferior.