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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, July 2, 2014

Readings:     Amos 5:14-15, 21-24 Matthew 8:28-34 Reflection: Being a biblical prophet was not for the faint of heart…one was often subject to ridicule, misunderstanding and even rejection by family and » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 30, 2014

 Scripture: Amos 2:6-10, 13-16 Matthew 8:18-22 Reflection: The Fourth of July is coming up.  Think for a moment about The Declaration of Independence.  What if our Nation’s Founders said, "I » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 1, 2014

Scripture: Amos 3:1-8; 4:11-12 Matthew 8:23-27 Reflection: Recently Pope Francis visited the Calabrian region Italy which is the southernmost part of the Italian boot.  It is a beautiful region but » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 25, 2014

Scripture: 2 Kings 22:8-13; 23:1-3 Matthew 7:15-20 Reflection: With Israel captured by the Assyrians, the focus shifts to the two tribes in the south – the kingdom of Judah. Josiah » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, July 10, 2014

Scripture: Hosea 11:1-4, 8c-9 Matthew 10:7-15 Reflection: My cousin and his wife had a son, Jake, who was popular, smart, a top-ranked athlete, and an all-around great kid. Unfortunately, being » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 26, 2014

Scripture: 2 Kings 24:8-17 Matthew 7:21-29 Reflection: While on the treadmill, I like to listen to music.  I noticed some time ago that quite unconsciously I would set my pace » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 24, 2014

  The Nativity of Saint John the Baptist Scripture: Isaiah 49:1-6 Acts 13:22-26 Luke 1:57-66, 80     Reflection: Voice of God So they said to him, "Who are you?   » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 22, 2014

Scripture: Deuteronomy 8:2-3, 14b-16a 1 Corinthians 10:16-17 John 6:51-58 Reflection: As leaders we have our "rituals and rites" so as to remain in touch with the Inner Life that directs » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 21, 2014

Memorial of Saint Aloysius Gonzaga Scripture: 2 Chronicles 24:17-25 Matthew 6:24-34 Reflection: Most of us, presumably, have occasion to visit an ophthalmologist or optician, if not frequently, at least occasionally.  » Continue Reading.

Daily Scripture, June 20, 2014

Scripture: 2 Kings 11:1-4, 9-18, 20 Matthew 6:19-23 Reflection: Jesus said to his disciples, "Do not store up for yourselves treaasures on earth, where moth and decay destroys, and thieves » Continue Reading.

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