Timothy & Titus, Friday – 26th January 2024 – 2 Tim 1,1-8; or Titus 1,1-5; Mark 4,26-34
Chosen Children of Faith
Timothy and Titus were two of Paul’s most trusted companions. Sometimes we can mistakenly think that Paul acted alone. But the truth is that he was surrounded by many coworkers. Persons like Timothy and Titus, he even sent on special missions and gave them special assignments. Paul sent Timothy on missions to Macedonia and Corinth. He sent Titus to Dalmatia and Crete. Paul realizes that he has been instrumental in Timothy’s and Titus’s faith. Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus are called the “Pastoral Letters” and give sound guidance on how to govern the Christian communities entrusted to their care. Paul is careful to list the qualities and characteristics that those appointed to be bishops, priests, and deacons should possess. He exhorts Timothy and Titus to read the Scriptures, interpret them properly, and safeguard the deposit of the faith they have received.
