September 21st: Hebrews 10:19-39 & Matthew 9:9-13
September 20, 2020
Alastair Roberts
Do not throw away your confidence! The calling of Matthew.
Reflections upon the readings from the ACNA Book of Common Prayer (http://bcp2019.anglicanchurch.net/).
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