“In those days Jesus went out into the hills to pray: and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when it was day, he called his disciples, and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles; Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and
Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.” Luke 6:12-16. St. Francis de Sales said, “Do not wish to be anything but what you are, and try to be
that perfectly.”
Let us pray, Lord Jesus, Saints Simon and Jude, whom we celebrate today, were blessed to be chosen among the Twelve. Each of us, too, has been chosen by You for a purpose in the world, in the Church, and in life. Through their example and martyrdom, may we faithfully
become all You have called us to be. Amen. “Let your light shine!!” Be blessed. Larry.
