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Daily Scripture, May 14, 2025

Feast of Saint Matthias, Apostle

Scripture:

Acts 1:15-17, 20-26
John 15:9-17

Reflection:

Today is the feast of Saint Matthias, the disciple who replaced Judas and filled the place of the 12th apostle. We know little about him beyond reading in Acts that he was voted in and ultimately chosen by lots.

Let’s imagine what was going through his mind and what are some of the things he might have done.

Indeed, he would’ve wanted to be the opposite of Judas, promoting honesty and loyalty.

He might’ve become a peacemaker among the apostles when there were disagreements.

As a fellow evangelist, he may have wanted to visit regions that others wouldn’t.

Maybe he was so moved by the words and actions of Jesus that he would want to help people meet the needs of the struggling, suffering, and disenfranchised.

He could’ve been a teacher and mentor for new converts. Because he had the new status of an actual apostle, he might have enjoyed requests to share personal testimonies about his experiences with Jesus and the thousands of other disciples who gathered around him.

A new Pope is taking on the throne of Saint Peter. Any new pope must feel like Saint Matthias for quite a while until he gets his bearings. Let us pray for gifts from the Holy Spirit to shower on him and, while we’re at it, on ourselves since we must choose how to be better disciples every day.

.Jack Dermody is President of Share Our Gifts, Inc., a Passionist alumni organization dedicated to assisting those who live in poverty; he is also editor of CrossRoads, the Passionist Alumni Association’s newsletter.

Daily Scripture, January 9, 2017

The Baptism of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 42:1-4, 6-7 or Acts 10:34-38 Matthew 3:13-17 Reflection: Our Lord’s baptism concludes the 44 days of Advent and Christmas. If we love  Christmas » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 8, 2017

Epiphany of the Lord Scripture: Isaiah 60:1-6 Ephesians 3:2-3a, 5-6 Matthew 2:1-12 Reflection: In my life as a Passionist, and perhaps even before I joined, I have been interested in » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 7, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 5:14-21 John 2:1-11 Reflection: Last Sunday coming home from Mass about 8:30 in the evening, I boarded an almost empty “L” (Chicago elevated rapid transit system) along » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 6, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 5:5-13 Mark 1:7-11 Reflection: John the Baptist introduced Jesus to the world. “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world.” I doubt » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 5, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 3:11-21 John 1:43-51 Reflection: Children, let us love not in word or speech but, in deed and truth. But Nathanael said to him, “Can anything good come » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 4, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 3:7-10 John 1:35-42   Reflection: The Christmas Event & St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Today’s Gospel selection features John the Baptist and two of his disciples meeting Jesus » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 3, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 2:29-3:6 John 1:29-34 Reflection: See what love the Father has bestowed on us that we may be called the children of God. 1 John 3:1 As I » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 2, 2017

Scripture: 1 John 2:22-28 John 1:19-28 Reflection: How wonderful to be at the threshold of a new year. As Christians, we treasure time because it was in a moment of » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, January 1, 2017

Solemnity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of God Scripture: Numbers 6:22-27 Galatians 4:4-7 Luke 2:16-21 Reflection:  This is a feast day with several identities: the octave of Christmas, World » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, December 31, 2016

Scripture: 1 John 2:18-21 John 1:1-18 Reflection: And the Word became flesh, and made his dwelling among us. John 1:14 Do you remember Christmas?  I know… seems so very long » Continue Reading.

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