Matthias, Welcome to the Club!
theophilus May 14th, 2008
We’ve all walked into a group where we were the outsider – where everyone seemed to know each other and had their bond and we were left wondering what we needed to do to get into the circle.
So, imagine St. Matthias and his entry into the “Apostles Club.” Christ had just ascended into heaven and the eleven remaining apostles got together, drew lots, and pegged him as the new twelfth. He had been a disciple for quite some time but there is a huge leap from disciple to apostle, especially when that leap involves jumping into a group that’s been tight for 3 odd years.
Yet, this situation is exactly what Matthias faced. And he did what he should have done – he fit in, found his role, and got to work.
So, what do we take from Matthias’ life? He followed Christ’s path for him. He didn’t let himself be intimidated by the group he was being asked to join. He accepted his role and went about his work.
We are all part of a club – let’s call it the Club of Christ. And we just need to embrace our role in this club, fit in, and get to work.
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Feast of St. Matthias, apostle (1st Century) – chosen by the apostles after the Ascension to take Judas’ place among the twelve; story is told in Acts 1:15-26.
