Reflection on Today's Readings, the Memorial of St. Timothy and St. Titus, Tuesday 26th January, 2021
Texts: 2Tim. 1:1-8/Titus 1:1-5; Ps. 96:1-3,7-8.10; Luke 10:1-9
Today we celebrate St. Timothy and St. Titus; they were faithful co-workers of St. Paul. Timothy had a Jewish mother and a Greek father. He had a descent known for faith and good reputation. Paul, in today's first reading, says, "I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you" (2Tim. 1:5). Timothy was a man of faith and was spoken well of by the people in Lystra and Iconium (Acts 16:1-2). This story of Timothy is not true for many families today; now we see people of fine descent having little or nothing to do with the fineness of their lineage. This is because children are now exposed to things beyond their age; parents do no longer mind their children watching films that are beyond their age. Early exposure to Social media and internet is also another factor. At early age children hardly have the capacity to analyze information so as to sieve out the truth, they rather take it in raw. Today's celebration challenges us to do our best in bringing up our children in the faith, so that the same faith in us can dwell in them.
Titus was a Greek and followed Paul to the Jerusalem council, where Gentiles were free from the burden of Mosaic laws. While Timothy was the bishop of Ephesus, he was the bishop of Crete. He worked among people who were called liars, dangerous fellow, greedy and lazy. It was said of the people thus: "Cretans were never anything but liars, dangerous animals, all greed and laziness; and that is a true statement. So be severe in correcting them, and make them sound in the faith" (Titus 1:12-13). This reminds us that the moral decadence of our age is not an excuse for us to be morally corrupt but gives us the responsibility to be light for them, teaching them the faith and making effort to make them sound in the faith.
Today, as we celebrate St. Timothy and Titus, we are called to be faithful workers in God's house. The gospel reading reminds us of our calling to work with Jesus Christ to bring salvation to men and women, young and old people of our time. We are to be dedicated, responsible and faithful as we work in God's house.
Lord our God, by your grace, may we be faithful and responible workers in Your house. Amen.
Fr. Andrew Olowomuke
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