Stir into flame the gift of God

“For this reason, I remind you to stir into flame the gift of God that you have through the imposition of my hands. For God did not give us a spirit of cowardice but rather of power and love and self-control.” (2 TIM 1: 6-7)

We are protected and armed with power from on high, and God gave us a spirit “of power and love and self-control.” Our responsibility is “to stir into flame the gift of God.”

“A lamp to my feet is your word, a light to my path.” (Gospel Acclamation)