Good morning good people, May the Lord give you peace and blessings in the Holy Spirit. It is 28th October 2025. We celebrate the Feast of Saints Simon and Jude, Apostles. We reflect on Ephesians 2:19–22 and Luke 6:12–19.
“Do not be afraid; remember, you are loved by God and kept safe for Jesus Christ.” (Jude 1:1)
Today, we celebrate the feast of Saints Simon and Jude, the tenth and eleventh Apostles listed among the Twelve.
Simon, called the Zealot, was a man of fervour and conviction. Jude—also known as Judas, son of James, and affectionately called Thaddaeus—is venerated as the patron of hopeless cases, the saint of the impossible.
Because his name resembled that of Judas Iscariot, many hesitated to invoke him. Yet when all else fails, the faithful turn to St. Jude, the Apostle who reminds us of that God never abandons the impossible heart.
“Is this not the carpenter, the son of Mary, and the brother of James and Joses and Judas and Simon?” (Mark 6:3)
A story is told about Marilyn Monroe, the American actress who ended her own life. When her husband, Joe DiMaggio, was asked why she did it, he said quietly, “She had everything to live with but nothing to live for.”
That is the tragedy of our age—so many live with everything but for nothing.
The Apostles Simon and Jude lived for Jesus alone. Their lives were not famous, but they were fruitful. Their names were not great among men, but they were engraved on the foundation stones of Heaven.
To be less known does not mean to be less important in God’s plan.
In God’s house, there are no outsiders—only children and friends. Yet how often do we, even within our families and parishes, treat others as strangers or intruders? We are called to become a living temple, a dwelling place for the Spirit, where every stone supports the other.
The Church is not built upon passing theories or modern philosophies, but on the faith, witness, and blood of the Apostles.
Through the example and intercession of Saints Simon and Jude, may we rise above indifference to make a difference—transforming division into communion, and discord into harmony.
Jesus chose the Twelve only after spending the night in prayer. The Gospel reminds us that every life-changing choice requires deep communion with God.
As Stephen R. Covey once said, “Life isn’t about accumulation; it’s about contribution.”
May the Lord bless you to live for Him, contributing your life as a quiet offering of love, service, and fidelity.