Gospel: Matthew 7:6, 12-14
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:
What is the
difference between the narrow gate and the wide gate? It’s hard to enter the
narrow gate, you may have to twist your body so that you could pass through it.
How about the wide gate? You simply can walk through it no twisting and no
discomfort whatsoever.
You may ask,
what is the relationship between the narrow gate and Jesus? The narrow gate is
the gateway to knowing Jesus. The narrow gate is the gateway toward having a
personal encounter with Jesus. In what way does this narrow gate lead you to
Jesus? This narrow gate will require you to make some sacrifices. It will
require you to do things that you are not normally used to doing.
For example,
in fulfilling your Sunday Holy Mass obligation, abhorring sin, or reading the
Holy Bible. You may not be comfortable doing these because they require effort
and time. Yet if you dare to do them, they will lead you to Jesus and help you
learn more about the many truths concerning the Catholic Church.
If you want
to find the true meaning and purpose of your life and if you want to know Jesus
more deeply. You have to pass thru this narrow gate for this is the way that
would lead you to a life of purpose with Jesus. Forget the wide gate which
consist of the many sinful worldly enjoyment, it will lead you nowhere it will
even lead you to shame and self-destruction.
Will you dare enter this narrow gate that leads to the Lord? – Marino J. Dasmarinas
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