Reflection Date: May 14, 2026 | Thursday of the Sixth Week of Easter
Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle
Daily Readings: Acts 15:7-21; John 15:9-17
Children of God:
Today, the Church celebrates the feast of Saint Matthias, a disciple who was chosen to take the place of Judas among the Twelve Apostles.
Unlike the others, Matthias was not originally part of the inner circle, yet he had been with Jesus from the beginning of his ministry.
One interesting fact is that his selection happened through prayer and casting of lots, showing the early Church’s trust in God’s guidance.
He was chosen not because he was the most famous, but because he was faithful and present.
Another detail is that Matthias witnessed the resurrection, which was a key requirement for apostleship.
Tradition holds that he later preached the Gospel in places like Judea and possibly beyond.
Some accounts say he suffered martyrdom, remaining faithful until the end.
Despite his important role, very little is written about him in Scripture.
Thus, his life reminds us that not all great contributions are widely known.
In his feast, we are invited to reflect on our own calling, even when it seems unnoticed.
In the gospel of John, Jesus spoke about love, friendship, and being chosen.
He said, “It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit.”
What are our inspirations for today?
First, choosing is God’s initiative.
The apostles did not choose Jesus. It was the other way around.
It was the initiative of Jesus to choose his disciples.
It was Jesus who showed that discipleship was about closeness and trust.
Being chosen meant being invited into a relationship, not just given a task.
In our lives, we often associate being chosen with recognition or success.
Yet Jesus reminded us that what matters most is our relationship with him.
When we stay close to him, we discover our purpose.
Being chosen becomes less about status and more about belonging.
Choosing is God’s initiative
Second, being chosen leads to a life that bears fruit.
Jesus said, “I appointed you to go and bear fruit that will remain.”
He made it clear that being chosen was not only for personal benefit but for mission.
The fruit He spoke of was love, service, and faithfulness that lasts.
Matthias the Apostle accepted this mission with courage.
Even without much recorded about him, his life contributed to the growth of the early Church.
His witness, though quiet, became part of a larger story of spreading the Gospel.
In our daily lives, we are also called to bear fruit.
This may happen in simple ways like helping others, being patient, or staying faithful in our responsibilities.
When we live with love, we fulfill our calling.
Being chosen leads to a life that bears fruit
As we reflect, we ask ourselves: Do I value my relationship with God more than recognition from others?
Do I remain faithful even when my efforts go unnoticed? Do I live in a way that bears fruit in love, service, and faithfulness?
Children of God:
The feast of Saint Matthias reminds us that God’s call reaches even those who seem hidden.
Jesus chose his disciples not for their fame but for their faithfulness.
This invitation continues for each of us today.
Like Matthias, we are invited to trust God’s timing and purpose.
May we embrace this calling with humility and joy.
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