Daily Retreat 01/26/09
2009 Jan 26 Mon: Timothy and Titus, bps M
2 Tm 1: 1-8 or Ti 1: 1-5/ Ps 95(96): 1-2a. 2b-3. 7-8a. 10/ Mk 3: 22-30
From today’s readings: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control..... Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations..... If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”
Timothy and Titus
There are a two options for the first reading today - Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, because of their personal touch, provide us with a sense of how we should see all of the Bible - not as an intimidating, musty, outdated book, rarely read but kept mostly for its antique value, but rather, as a living, loving letter written to guide and inspire us by a wise, caring Father.
The beginnings of both the letters in the lectionary are filled with such excitement and joy at this opportunity for Paul to “fan the flame” and give encouragement to Timothy and Titus, so that they in turn will give encouragement and direction to the people of God entrusted to their care. As Paul proves (and in turn, Timothy and Titus as well), helping others to grow in their faith is one of the best ways to celebrate and strengthen and rejuvenate your own faith!
2 Tm 1: 1-8 or Ti 1: 1-5/ Ps 95(96): 1-2a. 2b-3. 7-8a. 10/ Mk 3: 22-30
From today’s readings: “For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control..... Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations..... If a kingdom is divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”
Timothy and Titus
There are a two options for the first reading today - Paul’s letters to Timothy and Titus, because of their personal touch, provide us with a sense of how we should see all of the Bible - not as an intimidating, musty, outdated book, rarely read but kept mostly for its antique value, but rather, as a living, loving letter written to guide and inspire us by a wise, caring Father.
The beginnings of both the letters in the lectionary are filled with such excitement and joy at this opportunity for Paul to “fan the flame” and give encouragement to Timothy and Titus, so that they in turn will give encouragement and direction to the people of God entrusted to their care. As Paul proves (and in turn, Timothy and Titus as well), helping others to grow in their faith is one of the best ways to celebrate and strengthen and rejuvenate your own faith!
posted by FrPitstick | 1/24/2009
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