One of the purposes of Lent is to draw closer to Jesus. Today's Gospel finds Levi sitting at his tax collector's table surrounded by money, but when he heard Jesus say, "Follow me." (Lk 5:27) , he left all to answer the invitation. This meant leaving his job and a whole way of life. To initiate this new life, he threw a huge banquet for his friends, other tax collectors. The observant Pharisees and their scribes criticized Jesus for eating and drinking with them but Jesus reminded them that he had come for these, rather than for the righteous.
Who is righteous? Are we not all sinners in need of forgiveness and healing? Are we not still far from the ideal personal relationship we desire? This Gospel is for us. May we respond with the readiness and willingness of Levi to alter our way of life to answer the call to become closer friends with Jesus.
Bro. Rene
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