With a name like mine how can I not like St. Matthew? He lived such a storied life; a life with which I believe many of us can relate. A tax collector living life like a pagan that turned his life around and became one of the Christ's most devoted followers.
In addition, I am in love with St. John, the Beloved Disciple of Jesus. It was he whom was most precious to our Lord of all His followers. It was John that Christ had a great relationship with and whom trusted the Lord fully; more so, it seems, than any other of His Apostles. If ever I am in need of one's intercession it is St. John I turn to because I know that he will not take an extra second to hurl himself before Christ's thrown and ask for Christ's mercy with the Love like no other.
Therefore, it is both St. Matthew and St. John who are my favorite Apostles.
Finally, whenever I am truly at a cross-roads, facing an "insurmountable" or impossible obstacle, it is St. Jude, the relative of Mary and Jesus, whose assistance that I request. His penchant for interceding when all seems lost is invigorating and miraculous. I encourage all to ask for his prayers in our time of need.
Let us never be afraid to turn to the Apostles, or any of the Saints, and ask for their prayers when we are in need. The Church triumphant is still part of the body of Christ; a resource to be tapped with no equal. They will be our most trusted companion and, like any good friend, pray on our behalf before the throne of the Father. And we know that the only thing better than one person praying in the Lord's name, is two or more people praying in the Lord's name.
Who(m) is your favorite Apostle?
I ask you to take a second out of your day to pray for a special intention of mine that has to deal with a friend. Ask your favorite Apostle to intercede on our behalf. I am turning to the three above. In return, if you take a second to add your own prayer to your intercession on behalf of my special intention, I will remember it in my own prayer and present it before our Lord as well.
