Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist - September 21, 2021 - Liturgical Calendar | Catholic Culture

Feast of St. Matthew, Apostle and Evangelist - September 21, 2021 - Liturgical Calendar | Catholic Culture: At the time that Jesus summoned him to follow Him, Matthew was a publican, that is, a tax-collector for the Romans. His profession was hateful to the Jews because it reminded them of their subjection; the publican, also, was regarded by the pharisees as the typical sinner. St. Matthew is known to