Saints Timothy and Titus
Gospel: Mark 3:22-30
Imitating Saints Timothy and Titus, Living in a Worthy Manner

Today, the Church celebrates the memorial of Saints Timothy and Titus. Saint Timothy was an assistant to the Apostle Paul during his missionary work in Greece and Asia Minor, and Saint Titus was also a companion of the Apostle Paul. Both saints, in their own ways, assisted the Apostle to the Gentiles, chosen by Christ Himself, in fulfilling his mission. Therefore, it is fitting for us to reflect on our own conduct in daily life.

In our daily lives, we often inadvertently say hurtful words—sometimes when we see others as stronger than us, sometimes when we see those who are less capable in various aspects doing better than us, and sometimes even in conflicts with our closest relatives. The root cause is actually our vanity influencing us. In life, we also face situations similar to what Jesus encountered today. When we live out the spirit of the Gospel and proclaim it to the world through our words, our tongues, and our actions, we may sometimes hear opposing voices. When we encounter such reactions, we are often tempted to argue and compete, seeking to prove our superiority in certain areas. All of this stems from following the impulses of the flesh. If, however, we are guided by the Holy Spirit, our outward actions will produce the fruits of charity, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. For those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh with its passions and desires. Since we live by the Spirit, let us also follow the guidance of the Spirit (cf. Gal 5:22, 24–25).

When we compete with others, it is the devil attacking our hearts, creating discord between us and our brothers and sisters, our family, our friends, and our Church, thereby causing division. These human-made divisions gradually affect our relationship with God. As Jesus teaches us elsewhere: “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. But go and learn what this means: ‘I desire mercy, not sacrifice.’ For I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matt 9:12–13).

Now, let us offer our prayers to God:

O God, who adorned Saints Timothy and Titus with apostolic virtues, grant through the intercession of them both, that, living justly and devoutly in this present age, we may merit to reach our heavenly homeland. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever.

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