Tuesday, January 26, 2016
Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops
26 January 2016
Sts. Timothy and Titus, Bishops
Memorial. White. 2 Tm 1: 1 – 8 (or Ti 1: 1-5). Lk 10: 1 – 9.
Sts. Timothy (d. 97) and Titus (d. 107) were both disciples of St. Paul the Apostle. St. Timothy was the first Bishop of Ephesus while St. Titus was the first Bishop of Crete. St. Paul wrote three pastoral letters to them.
From the 1st Reading: 2 Tm 1: 6 - 8
For this reason I invite you to fan into a flame the gift of God you received through the laying on of my hands. For God did not confer on us a spirit of bashfulness, but of strength, love and good judgment. Do not be ashamed of testifying to our Lord, nor of seeing me in chains. On the contrary, do your share in laboring for the Gospel with the strength of God.
Gospel Reading: Lk 10: 1 – 9
After this, the Lord appointed seventy-two other disciples, and sent them, two by two, ahead of him, to every town and place, where he himself was to go. And he said to them, "The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. So you must ask the Lord of the harvest to send workers to his harvest. Courage! I am sending you like lambs among wolves. Set off without purse or bag or sandals; and do not stop at the homes of those you know.
"Whatever house you enter, first bless them, saying, 'Peace to this house!' If a friend of peace lives there, the peace shall rest upon that person. But if not, the blessing will return to you. Stay in that house, eating and drinking at their table, for the worker deserves to be paid. Do not move from house to house.
"When they welcome you to any town, eat what they offer you. Heal the sick who are there, and say to them: 'The kingdom of God has drawn near to you.'"
Reflection
God never said it's going to be easy. With all our frailties and weaknesses, He knows that we must be able to conscientiously work towards goodness to be worthy of finding meaning and fulfillment in our lives.
This message is emphasized in St. Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus. His admonition for all is to spread the Good News unabashedly, and with strength, with joy and with conviction. The gospel too further cautions us that the mission is difficult and that many will not be of the same mind.
There are numerous belief systems today as it was then. Perhaps, the better and more effective way to share our blessed faith during this complicated, stressful and conflicted times is to conduct our lives with Christ always in our hearts.
Let us act as Jesus would. Be fair and honest in our dealings. Be full of mercy and compassion to those less fortunate. Treat everyone kindly and respectfully specially those who are subordinate to us. Avoid resentment, hurtful thoughts, words and deeds. Love all as God loves us.
WE PRAY FOR MTQ DAILY PRAYER DIARY INTENTIONS:
BIRTHDAY
Dean Andro T. Templo
WEDDING ANNIVERSARY
Joyce Gotamco & Sherwin Chan
IN MEMORIAM (+)
Choa Si
Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers and for those who need our prayers the most.
Have a good day!
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