DATE : 26/1/2021, Tuesday of the Third Week of Ordinary Time (B)
EVENT : SS Timothy and Titus Bps (Memorial).
COLOUR:White
READINGS :2Tim. 1:1-8 Resp. Psalm 96:1-2a.2b-3.7-8a.10; Luke 10:1-9
THEME: REKINDLE THE FIRE WITHIN YOU
Greetings beloved people of God. I welcome you to "My Catholic Homily Digest". On this Twenty Sixth day of January, which is also the memorial day of SS Timothy and Titus, I wish to reflect with you on the theme: " Rekindle The Fire Within You". Beloved, as human beings whenever we perceive imminent danger, there is always an upsurge of hormones within our bodies, which often energise us to either escape or confront the object of danger, in ways that we never imagined. Thus, I recall that as a child, I witnessed how an 8 months old pregnant lady was able to scale a high fence, during one of the riots in Kano State in the early 2000's. Today, as we celebrate the memorial of SS. Timothy and Titus, we recall how they zealously slaved with Paul with enormous passion, after their conversions by Paul himself.
In the first reading of today, taken from 2Tim. 1:1-8, St. Paul reminded Timothy of the passion and hormonal upsurge that came over him after his conversion. He reminded of his undying love for God. He reminded him of the enormous responsibility incumbent on him as the pastor of souls. He reminded him of the good moral agent, that he must be to the young ones. He reminded of his place in the assembly of the faithful. He reminded him of the precious faith which he has. He reminded him of how a good and faithful companion he was. And so, he beckoned on him not to allow all these to fade away with the wind. But, that through prayer, fasting and public witnessing, he should continue to fan all these into flaming torches.
God's beloved, you are no different from Timothy and Titus. Because I believe that at your baptism and confirmation, the same spirit that was laid upon these duo, was also laid upon you. Now I ask you, Where is your initial zeal and passion for the things of God? what has become of the Spirit given you when you accepted Jesus? Have you allowed the distractions of this world to put out your light? Have you allowed prayerlessness and procrastination to rob you of your zeal for God? Have you allowed sin to drive away the spirit of God from you? As we celebrate the memorial SS Timothy and Titus today, I urge you to allow the fire within you to resurge so that it will rekindle into flame, the spirit of God within you, and you will see what the Lord will do with you this year.
Oh that today you would listen to his voice harden not your hearts (Ps.95:7-8)
LET US PRAY : Lord Jesus, I regret my past life which has offended your love for me. Help me by your grace to constantly fan into flame, the love which I have for you.
The Lord be with you....... and with your Spirit.
May Almighty God bless you in the Name of the Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit......Amen
@ Fada Emmanuel Nnamdi Megwara, MSP. ⛪
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