Saint Matthias

"Because he had been a witness to the Lord's resurrection, Saint Matthias was chosen by the other apostles to take the place of Judas. The Acts of the Apostles (1:15-26) tells of how he was numbered among the Twelve" (Magnificat, 184). There were two individuals to consider, Joseph called Barsabbas and Matthias. When the lots were cast they pointed in the direction of Matthias and so he became the next apostle. One of the other commentaries talked about how those early apostles cast lots for their new member and the College of Cardinals still have the Conclave to elect a new Pope. That commentator went on to write that we may never be appointed a bishop or elected to be pope, but we can be a witness like Saint Matthias. We don't aspire to great things, but its the small things that make the difference. In the gospel for today, John 15:9-17, Jesus gives us the commandment of love. If we love one another, then they will know that we are Christians and disciples. Let us go forth to be those witnesses of the Lord in the world and share the love of God with one another! Saint Matthias, Pray for Us!!!