Saturday, May 14, 2016
St. Matthias, Apostle
14 May 2016
Saturday, 7th Week of Easter
St. Matthias, Apostle
Feast. Red.
Acts 1:15 -17, 20 – 26 / Jn 15: 9 – 17
St. Matthias (d. 64) was chosen to take the place of Judas Iscariot as an Apostle. He worked in Palestine and was stoned to death.
Gospel Reading: Jn 15: 9 - 17
Jesus said to his disciples, "As the Father has loved me, so I have loved you; remain in my love. You will remain in my love if you keep my commandments, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and remain in his love.
"I have told you all this, that my own joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. This is my commandment: love one another as I have loved you. There is no greater love than this, to give one's life for one's friends; and you are my friends if you do what I command you.
"I shall not call you servants anymore, because servants do not know what their master is about. Instead I have called you friends, since I have made known to you everything I learned from my Father.
"You did not choose me; it was I who chose you and sent you to go and bear fruit, fruit that will last. And everything you ask the Father in my name, he will give you.
"This is my command, that you love one another."
Reflection
St. Matthias was the follower of Jesus who was chosen to replace Judas Iscariot after the ascension of Jesus. The requirements of being an apostle was to have been with Jesus when he started his ministry till his death, resurrection and ascension into heaven.
The gospel also tells us what the apostle/disciple must do to spread the Good News. Firstly, he must have Christian love. There are many forms of love – romantic love, carnal love, love of family, love of friends, and of course love of money.
Christian love is demonstrated by one's willingness to sacrifice for the other, to always put others' interests before one's own. Christian love as manifested by all the saints is a willingness to serve God and others in the most trying conditions. We might think that this is easy to do. But try to be Christian for a week and you will discover how hard it is to be always other-centered. This kind of love comes from above, comes from God.
A second requirement of being a disciple is the willingness to undergo persecution for Jesus' sake. Many saints were maltreated for their faith. We may also find detractors, opposition and hatred from those who do not agree with our Christian values and sentiments. Our present world is full of selfish and self-centered people, so expect to be laughed at and pilloried for being a follower of Jesus.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Geraldo Zabat
THANKSGIVING
Mila Cheng & Family
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Antonio V. Ortiga
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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