Whatever we know about St. Matthias is from the 1st reading that was read earlier.
And there is something rather unique about him being chosen as an apostle.
He was not called personally by Jesus, and he was chosen by drawing lots to replace Judas.
Nonetheless, it must be said that St. Matthias was certainly no stranger to the apostles and to the early church.
He was one of the disciples who was following Jesus from the beginning and till He ascended into heaven.
Hence, St. Matthias was also a witness to the Resurrection of Jesus
But St. Matthias may not have expected to be chosen as an apostle.
Still he accepted the appointment and went on to bear worthy witness to Jesus for the rest of his life.
May St. Matthias pray for us that we too be open to God's plan for us especially when He makes changes in our lives.
Whatever God has called us to or calling us to, may we too live out that calling faithfully and worthily as St. Matthias did.