St. Timothy was a close associate of St. Paul, who called him "my own son in faith" and "my dearly beloved son".
Today is the Feast Day of St. Timothy, who was a teacher,
Today is the Feast Day of St. Timothy, who was a teacher,
catechist and a product of his sweet mother's constant and heartfelt prayers and faithfulness. He became a strong protector of the faith and a first-century evangelist filled with total conviction . He is an appropriate example and model for us in our present experience of the New Evangelization.
The New Testament books of the Holy Bible, 1 and 2 Timothy were written by St. Paul to St. Timothy. Later in life St. Timothy became an author, the books of 1 and 2 Thessalonians seem to be co-written by both St. Paul and St. Timothy.
"For our gospel came to you not only in word, but also in power and in the Holy Spirit and with full conviction. You know what kind of men we proved to be among you for your sake. And you became imitators of us and of the Lord, for you received the word in much affliction, with joy inspired by the Holy Spirit." (1 Thessalonians 1:5-6)
"Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you. Do not quench the Spirit, do not despise prophesying, but test everything; hold fast what is good, abstain from every form of evil. May the God of peace himself sanctify you wholly; and may your spirit and soul and body be kept sound and blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ. He who calls you is faithful, and he will do it." (1 Thessalonians 5:16-24)
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