(Part one of two)  "Fundamental to the Christian message is that every one of us is, in ourselves, a deep and profound mystery, no matter what our beliefs. That is why the Christian message so emphasizes the importance of the dignity of the individual. "Redemptorist Father Tony Flannery as quoted by —Sarah Mac Donald  “God himself chose me to be an apostle, and he gave me the promised life that Jesus Christ makes possible” (2 Timothy 1:1).

most of all, you'll find rare birds who are mindful of the needs of others and needful of the minds of others.—justmaybe . . . “Timothy, you are like a dear child to me” (2 Timothy 1:2).