Timothy is reminded of the Spirit given to him (1a), and Titus of the mission entrusted to him (1b) to proclaim the good news (Ps). Our lamp will burn brightly as we share our gifts with others (2). Timothy, from Lystra in Asia Minor, and Titus, of Greek origin (Antioch on the Orontes?), † 1st c.; companions of St. Paul and overseers of the churches of Ephesus and Crete, respectively; recipients of the so-called pastoral epistles.