Jesus said to his disciples: ‘Tell me. Suppose a man has a hundred sheep and one of them strays; will he not leave the ninety-nine on the hillside and go in search of the stray? I tell you solemnly, if he finds it, it gives him more joy than do the ninety-nine that did not stray at all. Similarly, it is never the will of your Father in heaven that one of these little ones should be lost.' (Matthew 18:12-14)
2 Timothy 3:16-4:5 All scripture is inspired by God and is useful for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training in righteousness, 17 so that everyone who belongs to God may be proficient, equipped for every good work.
4: 2 proclaim the message; be persistent whether the time is favorable or unfavorable; convince, rebuke, and encourage, with the utmost patience in teaching… always be sober, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, carry out your ministry fully. #gracesinlife #catholic #Christian
2 Timothy 4:10-17
Alexander the coppersmith did me great harm; the Lord will pay him back for his deeds. 15 You also must beware of him, for he strongly opposed our message. 16 At my first defense no one came to my support, but all deserted me. May it not be counted against them! 17 But the Lord stood by me and gave me strength, so that through me the message might be fully proclaimed and all the Gentiles might hear it. So I was rescued from the lion’s mouth... and save me for his heavenly kingdom. To him be the glory forever and ever. Amen. #GracesInLife #Catholic #Christian
❤️ Blessed feast of martyr St Ignatius of Antioch. We pray for ourselves and to the ends of the earth that we live our faith in the Risen Christ without guile!
The servants of Christ? I must be mad to say this, so am I. I’ve been in danger from brigands, pagans & so-called brothers & sisters. I’ve worked & laboured, hungry & thirsty, feeble. My daily preoccupation: anxiety for all the churches. cf 2 Corinthians 11:18-30 @GracesInLife