Thứ Hai – Lễ Thánh Matthêu Tông đồ: Kẹt mà không lạc

The Archdiocese of Huê shared a reflection on the feast of St. Matthew the Apostle, drawing a comparison between the life of the saint and a compass needle.

According to the Archdiocese, Matthew left a position at a tax collector's table after Jesus told Matthew to follow. The reflection suggests that while Matthew's life previously had a stable position, it lacked a true direction. By responding to the call, Matthew's life gained a singular focus, much like a compass needle that remains fixed on north even when it appears stuck.

The text notes that the vocation of Matthew was not a change in profession but a change in direction. The Gospel describes a response of standing up and following Jesus without questioning the future or the path ahead.