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'Tis the Memorial of Saints Timothy & Titus, Bishops (first century): Saints-link Tango & Tango, Saint-link Timothy & Wikipedia-link Timothy, & Saint-link Titus & Wikipedia-link Titus.

Commentary: Wayback Machine. Quoth the Holy Redeemer bulletin:

Saints Timothy & Titus were close companions of the Apostle Paul (25 January, 29 June) & bishops of the Catholic Church in its earliest days. Both men received letters from St. Paul, which are included in the New Testament.

Quoth the Holy Family bulletin:

Timothy had a Greek father & a Jewish mother named Eunice. Being the product of a "mixed" marriage, he was considered illegitimate by the Jews. It was his grandmother, Lois, who first became Christian. Timothy was a convert of Paul around the year 47 & later joined him in his apostolic work. He was with Paul at the founding of the church in Corinth.

Titus had the distinction of being a close friend & disciple of Paul, as well as a fellow missionary. He was Greek, apparently from Antioch. Even though Titus was a Gentile, Paul would not let him be forced to undergo circumcision at Jerusalem. Titus is seen as a peacemaker, administrator, [&] great friend. Paul's second letter to Corinth affords an insight into the depth of his friendship with Titus, & the great fellowship they had in preaching the gospel. When Paul was having trouble with the community at Corinth, Titus was the bearer of Paul's severe letter & was successful in smoothing things out.

'Tis also the feast of Saint Paula, Abbess (347-404): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

'Tis also the feast of Saint José Gabriel del Rosario Brochero, Priest, T.O.S.D. (1840-1914): Saint-link & Wikipedia-link.

Commentary: St. José was canonized on 16 October 2016.

9 Days for Life: Day Six
May those affected by pornography experience the Lord's mercy & healing.

Scripture of the Day
Mass Readings
Weekday
The Second Letter to Timothy, chapter one, verses one thru eight;
or, the Letter to Titus, chapter one, verses one thru five;
Psalm Ninety-six, verses one, two, three, seven, eight(a), & ten;
The Gospel according to Mark, chapter four, verses twenty-one thru twenty-five;

or, for Ss. Timothy & Titus:
The Second Letter to Timothy, chapter one, verses one thru eight;
or, the Letter to Titus, chapter one, verses one thru five;
Psalm Ninety-six, verses one, two, three, seven, eight(a), & ten;
The Gospel according to Luke, chapter ten, verses one thru nine.

Individual Reading
The Gospel according to Matthew, chapter twenty-seven (verses one thru sixty-six).

Commentary: Jesus before Pilate (27:1&2), the Death of Judas (27:3-10), Jesus Questioned by Pilate (27:11-14), the Sentence of Death (27:15-26), Mockery by the Soldiers (27:27-31), the Way of the Cross (27:32), the Crucifixion (27:33-44), the Death of Jesus (27:45-56), the Burial of Jesus (27:57-61), & the Guard at the Tomb (27:62-66).