DAILY HOMILIES #Saints Simon and Jude

After many years of evangelising after Jesus’ death and Resurrection, these men are said to have suffered martyrdom together after going as missionaries to Suanis, a city in Persia. For this reason, we honour them on the same day. (28 October).

Jesus did not do guesswork in his choice of the apostles. He didn’t select them according to their good looks or profession. He spent a whole night in prayer, consulting with God, who has plans, before making his choice.