Yes, Our Lord did ordain the Apostles

In reflecting upon this simple and most heart warming truth, I wish to bring forward the wisdom of a little known contemporary of the some of the great Fathers of the Church, St. Fatalis. He offers us a most salutary means of both encouragement and instruction. May you find something here that touches your heart.
"The Apostles, who were models of religious observance, invite us to follow and imitate them. They summon us, on the condition that we may reign with them in Heaven if we suffer with them on earth.They were not separated from Christ by torments; we are separated from Him by idle gossip or detraction. They did not yield to dangers, but we are overcome by pleasures....If we live by the Spirit, let us cling to the footsteps of Christ. If we follow Him, Christ ought to appear in our actions, for every tree is known by its fruit....What is the benefit of striking your breast if you do not reject the sins which are shut up inside?"  On the Life of Christians