Saint Matthias Replaces Judas: Apostolic Authority, Betrayal, Crisis in the Priesthood (24 February)

About this sermon

In today’s homily for the Feast of Saint Matthias the Apostle, we reflect on the dramatic replacement of Judas Iscariot in Acts Chapter 1 — and what it means for the Church today. Why did Christ choose Judas, knowing he would betray Him? Why did the Apostles cast lots to choose Saint Matthias? What does this teach us about divine providence, priestly fidelity, and perseverance in dark times? Saint Matthias was chosen by lot to restore the number of the Twelve. He would go on to preach the Gospel and ultimately suffer martyrdom. His election reminds us that no betrayal, no scandal, and no corruption can destroy Christ’s Church. When one falls, God raises up another. We also reflect on: The mystery of Judas’ betrayal Saint Thomas Aquinas on Judas and eternal loss The difference between Saint Peter’s repentance and Judas’ despair The crisis of fidelity in the priesthood The hope that God will raise up faithful men to replace the unfaithful “Let his bishopric be taken away from him, and let another take it.” In times of confusion and corruption, God calls strong, faithful men — perhaps even you — to remain steadfast, prayerful, and courageous. Saint Matthias, pray for us. 0:00 Intro – Feast of Saint Matthias 0:16 Who Was Saint Matthias? 0:40 Chosen by Lot in Acts Chapter 1 1:04 Where He Preached and His Martyrdom 2:03 Divine Providence and “Chance” 2:53 Why Did Christ Choose Judas? 3:15 Saint Thomas Aquinas on Judas’ Fate 4:07 Free Will and the Apostles’ Mission 5:02 Judas Lost His Crown 5:24 Peter vs. Judas – The Difference of Repentance 6:05 The Crisis in the Priesthood 6:16 Saint Peter Damian and Corruption in the Church 7:09 Sorting the Judases from the Saint Peters 7:46 God Raises Up New Matthias Figures 8:17 A Call to Perseverance and Prayer 8:50 Final Blessing https://sensusfidelium.us/the-liturgical-year-dom-prosper-gueranger/february/february-24-st-matthias-apostle/ http://catholicsaints.mobi/calendar/24-february.htm Please remember to say 3 Hail Marys for the priest 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 Support Catholic Businesses here - https://sensusfidelium.com/catholic-businesses/ Sensus Fidelium Press - https://sensusfideliumpress.com/ Sensus Fidelium Apps - https://sensusfidelium.tv/ Support Sensus Fidelium - https://sensusfidelium.com/donate-support/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 🙏🏻PLEASE HELP OUR CHANNEL GROW 🙏🏻 ▶️ 1. Become a Channel Patron: https://www.patreon.com/SensusFidelium ▶️ 2. Visit the website https://www.sensusfidelium.us for Gueranger, Saint of the Day, Apologetics, Meditation by the Saints, Scripture Study and more. ▶️ 3. Subscribe to Other Video Platforms 🔴 BitChute --- https://www.bitchute.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium/ 🔴 Rumble --- https://rumble.com/c/c-298311 🔴 My Catholic Tube - https://mycatholictube.com/videos/sensus-fidelium-channel/ 🔴 LBRY.tv --- https://lbry.tv/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 ODYSEE - https://odysee.com/@SensusFidelium:c 🔴 UGETube - https://videos.utahgunexchange.com/@Sensus%20Fidelium 🔴 BrandNewTube - https://brandnewtube.com/@SensusFidelium 🔴 GabTV - https://tv.gab.com/channel/Sensus_Fidelium ▶️ 4. Paypal, Bitcoin, Anedot, Stripe, Square & PO Box donations - https://sensusfidelium.us/donate-support/ ▶️ 5. YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 Please "Like" our videos so that Youtube shares it to others by clicking the "Like" thumbs-up under the video = 👍🏻 ▶️ 6. Please share this video 📲, and help others find Christ inside the Catholic Church! Please share this video on Facebook and Twitter using the share button. ▶️ 7. Follow on Social Media: 🔴 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SensusFidelium/ 🔴 Twitter: https://https://twitter.com/Sensus_Fidelium 🔴 YouTube: Click Subscribe, then Click "Notification Bell" = 🔔 🔴 Parler: https://parler.com/profile/Sensusfidelium/posts 🔴 SP3RN: https://www.sp3rn.com/community/pages/14-sensus-fidelium 🔴 GAB: https://gab.com/Sensus_Fidelium ▶️ 8. Follow on iTunes: 🔴 https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sensus-fidelium-catholic-podcast/id1477010758 #SaintMatthias #CatholicHomily #JudasIscariot #CatholicPriesthood #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicMasculinity #TraditionalCatholic #ActsOfTheApostles #CatholicSaints #FaithfulMen

Topics

• Strength in Hard Times