Gospel: Matthew
7:6, 12-14
Jesus
said to his disciples: Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls
before swine, lest they
trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces. “Do to others whatever
you would have them do to you. This is the Law and the Prophets.
“Enter
through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to
destruction, and those who enter through it are many. How narrow the gate and
constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few.”
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Reflection:
There is
a story of a boy who was neglected by his irresponsible parents. A kind-hearted
relative saw something from this boy who was always at the church to do
volunteer work and attend Holy Mass. So he offered to take care of this boy and
without any hesitation the negligent parents immediately agreed.
To make a
long story short the boy stayed with his relatives who took care of his
education and other personal needs. To compensate for his free board, education
and lodging he worked for them by helping with the household chores and other
basic house work. Years
quickly passed by and this good and hardworking boy became very successful.
What is
the narrow gate that Jesus wants us all to enter? This is the narrow gate of
hardwork, the narrow gate of life with Jesus and the church that He founded.
Not many
of us now are truly hardworking we want shortcuts, for example to become rich
we engage in corruption and other illegal actions. Not many of us now do
volunteer work for the church because we are very selfish with our time and
treasure. Not many of us now are fulfilling our Sunday Mass obligation; we just
go to Mass if we want to go.
Indeed,
those who enter or pass thru the narrow gate and find it are few but these few will
always be rewarded someday by Jesus himself. – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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