May 14, 2020  Thursday of the 5th week OF EASTER–A ST. MATTHIAS, APOSTLE

Acts of the Apostles: 1:15-17, 20-26

Psalm 113

John 15:9-17

“It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed you to go and bear fruit…”  John 15:16

Lord, it is a great honor to be chosen as one of your disciples. With that honor comes the duty to obey your commandments and to bear fruit for your kingdom that will remain. Then we will be called your friends. I have accepted the great task of living the good news. I believe that a life of holiness and dedication to you is the best way I can bear the fruit I have been chosen to bear. I am unique among all your followers. No one else in the history of your church has the same gifts, talents and background that you have given to me. No one else has the opportunities and circumstances you have placed before me. Lord, the Holy Spirit came upon St. Matthias along with the others. May your Holy Spirit guide me and help me to become the friend you have chosen me to be. Help me, St. Matthias to persevere as you did. He left behind family and home to follow Jesus. I want to be as faithful as he was. I thank you for my parents and the many others who have formed me in the Catholic faith. St. Matthias, pray for us.  Amen Alleluia