“Jesus paid attention to the periphery and saw those looked down on or overlooked. Looking widely, Jesus saw Matthew, saw a human with dignity and worth. Matthew, an outcast seen and invited in, experienced Jesus’ mercy.”

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https://www.ssje.org/2019/09/21/learn-mercy-br-luke-ditewig/