Matthew’s call, an episode appearing in the three Synoptic Gospels (Matthew 9:9-13; Mark 2:13-17; Luke 5:27-32), might seem sudden, almost miraculous.
Maria Valtorta’s writings, however, reveal Levi, a tax collector,’s determination to follow Christ.
This short anthology, commented by the editor, collects passages that illustrate the story of the man who, from the beginning of Jesus’ public life, captivated by the message of his teachings, secretly sent him, through a child, generous offerings for the poor, asking for prayers.
This further sheds light on his immediate attachment to the Master when, stopping before his desk, he said: “Follow me.”
