Sts. Timothy and Titus

January 26 is the feast day of Sts. Timothy and Titus.  They were companions of St. Paul. St. Timothy is the patron saint of stomach ailments. St. Titus is the patron saint of the United States Army Chaplain Corps.

The mass readings for the Memorial of Sts. Timothy and Titus are

• First Reading: 2 Timothy 1:1-8 – “I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands.”
• Alternate First Reading: Titus 1:1-5 – “set right what remains to be done and appoint presbyters in every town”
• Responsorial Psalm: Psalm 96 – “Proclaim God’s marvelous deeds to all the nations.”
• Gospel: Luke 10:1-9 – “ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest”

Pray for Military Chaplains

January 26 is the Feast of Sts. Timothy and Titus. St. Titus is the patron saint of the US Army Chaplain Corps. (There is even an official award named after him.) So on his feast day, it is appropriate to say a prayer for army chaplains.