Lessons from St. Matthias

On the Feast of St. Matthias the Apostle, Fr. Miguel reflects on the man chosen to replace Judas Iscariot. Matthias had followed Jesus from the very beginning — from His baptism in the Jordan River — and remained faithful until the end, laying down his life as a martyr for the Risen Lord.Fr. Miguel connects this feast beautifully to the current Jubilee Year of St. Francis. Tradition holds that St. Francis received his vocation and rule of life on the Feast of St. Matthias, when his heart was set on fire by the Gospel reading. Both saints were chosen by God and responded with total fidelity, living the Holy Gospel without compromise.We too have been chosen — from the moment of our existence, through Baptism, and in our particular vocation. May we, like St. Matthias and St. Francis, remain faithful to the Lord, keep His commandments, and bear witness to Him until the end.St. Matthias, pray for us! 🙏