Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus

2Timothy 1:1-8/Ps. 95:1-3,7-8a,10/Mark 3:22-30

Dear brothers and sisters,
Saint Paul was a great apostle, a tireless missionary, and a powerful preacher of the Gospel. Yet, today’s feast quietly reminds us of something very important: Paul could not do God’s work alone. He needed Timothy and Titus.

He depended on their faith, their generosity, their courage, and their companionship in the Gospel.

Paul speaks of Timothy like a son, and of Titus with deep gratitude. This shows us that ministry is not only about tasks and achievements; it is about relationships rooted in Christ. The Church grows not by isolated heroes, but by faithful companions who walk together.

In the Gospel, Jesus sends out the disciples two by two. This is not accidental. The Lord knows our human weakness. He knows that we need encouragement, correction, prayer, and support from one another. When one is tired, the other can strengthen him. When one is afraid, the other can restore courage. When one’s faith is shaken, the other can help keep the flame alive.

This is very close to our parish life. None of us lives the Christian life alone. Parents pass on faith to children. Grandparents teach prayers by example. Choir members support one another in worship. Catechists, Lectors, altar servers, and parish groups all depend on one another. Even the priest depends on the prayers, faith, and support of the people.

Paul reminds Timothy that his faith was nurtured first by his mother and grandmother. This teaches us that faith is often handed on quietly. It is conveyed in the home and in simple prayers. It is also passed on through daily witness, patience, forgiveness, and love. Your faithful living may be the very thing that keeps someone else strong in their faith.
Today’s feast calls us to ask:
Who supports my faith? And whose faith am I supporting

The Church is truly the Body of Christ only when we allow ourselves to both give and receive

When we walk in communion, the gifts given to us at baptism are fanned into flame. Alone, the flame can die. Together, it becomes a fire that gives light and warmth to many.

May Saints Timothy and Titus guide us to value one another. Let them encourage us to walk together in faith. May they inspire us to become living supports for one another in our parish and in our families. Amen.