St. Matthias and Apostolic Succession: Filling the Empty Bishopric (24 February)

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In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen. On the Feast of St. Matthias, we reflect on one of the most important yet overlooked doctrines of the Catholic Church: Apostolic Succession. When Judas betrayed Our Lord and fell from his office, Sacred Scripture tells us: “His bishopric let another take” (Psalm 108; Acts 1). St. Peter makes it clear — the apostolic office cannot remain empty. The place must be filled. This moment is not merely historical. It is the foundation of: The Catholic priesthood The episcopacy The continuity of Christ’s authority on earth St. Matthias stands as a powerful reminder that: God draws good even from betrayal Offices in the Church are divinely instituted Grace can come in the wake of another man’s fall This feast is mysteriously tied to the Ember Days — seasons of penance, priestly reflection, and preparation. Just as St. Matthew reminds us of mercy… and St. Thomas reminds us of faith… St. Matthias reminds us of order, authority, and divine providence. As Lent approaches, we are called to remember: God permits evil only because He can bring forth greater good. Learn of Christ, who is meek and humble of heart. 0:00 In the Name of the Father 0:17 Why No Candle for St. Matthias? 0:48 The Hidden Liturgical Mystery 1:23 Feast Governed by Easter 1:27 The Naming of a New Apostle 1:56 “His Bishopric Let Another Take” 2:47 The Doctrine of Apostolic Succession 3:12 St. Paul and the First Successors 3:25 The Ember Days Connection 3:49 St. Matthew and Mercy 4:31 St. Thomas and Faith in Darkness 5:13 Penance and the Coming of Lent 5:26 God Draws Good from Evil 5:52 Judas’ Betrayal and Divine Providence 6:17 The Gospel Applied to St. Matthias 6:32 Meek and Humble of Heart For more please visit http://www.institute-christ-king.org/wausau-sermons & 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/ 🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴🔴 #StMatthias #ApostolicSuccession #CatholicSermon #CatholicMasculinity #EmberDays #TraditionalCatholic #LatinMass #CatholicPriesthood #ChurchAuthority #LentPreparation #SaintsOfTheChurch