FEAST OF
SAINTS TIMOTHY AND TITUS, BISHOPS
16 Whoever fears the
LORD will understand what is right, and out of obscurity he will draw forth a
course of action. 17 The
lawless turn aside warnings and distort the law to suit their purpose. 18 The sensible will not
neglect direction; the proud and insolent are deterred by no fear.
Our Lord asks us to
lead, follow or get out of the way. Our Lord tells us, “Whoever is not with me is against me, and whoever does not gather with
me scatters. Therefore, I say to you, every sin and blasphemy will be forgiven people,
but blasphemy against the Spirit will not be forgiven.” (Mt.
12:30-31)
If you are a leader
start leading in the church; follow where you can and do not hinder the work of
the Holy Spirit.
Feast of Saints Timothy and Titus, Bishops[1]
St. Timothy, born in Galatia in Asia Minor, was
baptized and later ordained to the priesthood by St. Paul. The young Galatian
became Paul's missionary companion and his most beloved spiritual son. St. Paul
showed his trust in this disciple by consecrating him bishop of the great city
of Ephesus. St. Timothy was stoned to death thirty years after St. Paul's
martyrdom for having denounced the worship of the goddess Diana.
St. Titus, a convert from paganism, was a fellow
laborer of St. Paul on many apostolic missions. St. Paul later made him bishop
of Crete, a difficult charge because of the character of the inhabitants and
the spread of erroneous doctrines on that island. St. Paul's writings tell us
that St. Titus rejoiced to discover what was good in others and drew the hearts
of men by his wide and affectionate sympathy.
Australia Day commemorates the arrival of the First
Fleet of 11 convict ships from Britain. On this day in 1788, Captain
Arthur Phillip first raised the British flag at Sydney Cove, marking the
British occupation of Australia which has been claimed 8 years earlier by the
arrival of Captain James Cook in 1770. Australia Day is observed annually on
January 26th each year with barbeques and fireworks. Today, the day gives
Australians the opportunity to reflect upon what it means to be Australian, the
history that shaped the nation and the brighter future that the country has to
look forward to.
Australia
Day Facts & Quotes
·
In 2015
Australia day coincided with 150th anniversary of Colac's Botanic Gardens.
·
The First
Fleet, consisting of 11 ships and led by Captain Arthur Philip from Great
Britain, arrived at Port Jackson on January 26, 1788.
·
Australia
was originally designed as a penal colony - a place used to exile convicts and
criminals. The first was named the Colony of New South Wales.
·
The
Australian Flag is flown to commemorate this holiday. The flag includes:
the Union Jack, representing historical ties to Great Britain; a large white
seven-tipped star representing the 7 provinces making up the Commonwealth of
Australia; and five white stars in the Southern Cross constellation pattern, a
reminder of their Southern Hemisphere location.
·
The
entire population of Australia (22.3 Million) is less than the population of
Texas (26 Million).
·
There's
an expression in Australia that's called 'Go Bush,' which means to get out of
the city and relax. I try and 'go bush' to places where there's no cell
reception. But, I don't get to do that often, so for the most part, it's just a
state of mind. - Cate Blanchett, actress
Australia
Day Top Events and Things to Do
·
Watch
fireworks displays. Some of the grander displays are at Sydney harbor,
Rooty Hill and the shores of Lake Burley Griffin.
·
Watch or
attend the Oz Day 10km race in Sydney, Australia.
·
Visit
Hyde Park in Sidney where many Australia day events take place.
·
Attend
flag raising and citizenship ceremonies in Canberra and Perth.
Daily
Devotions
·
Please pray for me and this ministry
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