Feast of Apostle Matthias

 

4th Week Easter, Wednesday

Acts 1:15-17,20-26

Meditation

Feast of Apostle Matthias

Today we keep the feast of Apostle Matthias, who was elected in the place of Judas, who betrayed Jesus. He was elected by putting lots. Another reason was that he was with Jesus and the disciples from the beginning of Jesus' public ministry to the resurrection. The place of Judas was filled without keeping it empty. Matthias was bold enough to take the place of Judas, who was a traitor. The number twelve is complete again with Apostle Matthias. The Lord gives us shepherds according to his heart for the good of the faithful. Let us welcome all those who come in the name of the Lord to preach and teach the Word of God and the sacraments. Apostles are guardians and protectors of the Word of God and sacraments.

Gospel: Jn 15:9-17

In today’s gospel, Jesus says no one is greater than the one who lays down one’s life for those one loves. Jesus loved us, and he gave his life for us. There is no greater love than the love of Jesus dying on the cross. By this, an example is set not to glorify himself but to glorify the Father in heaven and do his will to teach us to love one another.  Jesus taught by his words and deeds to love one another. Let love reign in our minds. Let love be without any ego, but self-emptying, like that of Jesus.

Does our love have a self-satisfying goal?

Feast of Apostle Matthias

Fr Putti Anthaiah Sdb

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