How does a 1st-century tax collector who counted Roman coins leave behind heavenly riches for the whole world? Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to analyze the modern Latin hymn composed for the Feast of St. Matthew in the Liturgy of the Hours. Dr. Lewis breaks down the poetic wordplay comparing Matthew's earthly wealth to the spiritual riches of Christ, the subtle scriptural nods to Jesus as "David's glorious son," and how St. Matthew's gospel serves as an enduring banquet of faith for believers today. Stream now!

How does a 1st-century tax collector who counted Roman coins leave behind heavenly riches for the whole world? Dr. Benjamin Lewis from the International Commission on English in the Liturgy (ICEL) joins Matt Swaim on The Son Rise Morning Show to analyze the modern Latin hymn composed for the Feast of St. Matthew in the Liturgy of the Hours. Dr. Lewis breaks down the poetic wordplay comparing Matthew's earthly wealth to the spiritual riches of Christ, the subtle scriptural nods to Jesus as "David's glorious son," and how St. Matthew's gospel serves as an enduring banquet of faith for believers today. Stream now!

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. 

Son Rise Morning Show The Son Rise Morning Show with Anna Mitchell and Matt Swaim is fast-paced, motivating and informational – always from the Catholic perspective. You’ll hear news, engaging interviews, prayer and more each weekday morning from 6am-8am ET. <a href="https://www.ewtn.com/radio/podcasts/son-rise-morning-show-~NZ"></a>