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 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 hard-working we want shortcuts, for example
to become rich many engage in corruption and other illegal acts. 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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