This gospel was written by a Jew, Matthew the tax-collector, for a Jewish Christian audience. The narrative closely follows the life of Jesus from his birth, through his ministry and unto his ...

It seems that Jesus often stayed with them there. Andrew and Peter were among the disciples who became apostles (Matthew 10:2, Mark 1:18, Luke 6:14). Andrew is specifically named in three stories.

The table below shows the context and aims of the Gospel writers. Matthew The Apostle Matthew (Levi) is linked to this Gospel. He had in mind people who were Jewish converts to Christianity.

Cardinal Wilton Gregory offers a prayer at the beginning of the Opening of the Jubilee Year Mass on Jan. 1, 2025 at the ...