The lot fell upon Matthias, and he was numbered with the eleven apostles - Acts of the Apostles, chapter 1, verse 26.
“He needed to be a witness not of the times before or after that event, and not of the signs and wonders, but only of the Resurrection itself. For the rest happened by general admission, openly but the Resurrection took place secretly, and was known to these men only” - Saint John Chrysostom.
It behooves us to combat the flesh, and make use of it, without pampering it by unlawful gratifications. As to the soul, we must develop her power by faith and knowledge - Saint Matthias the Apostle
This is my last hour of life, listen to me attentively: if I have held communication with foreigners, it has been for my religion and for my God. It is for Him that I die.
Saint Giles Mary of Saint Joseph is living proof of Saint Mother Teresa’s famous quote: “Not all of us can do great things. But we can do small things with great love.”
