Homilies for Busy People: The Narrow Gate!!! Twentieth First Sunday Ordinary Luke 13:22-30

Homilies for Busy People: The Narrow Gate!!! Twentieth First Sunday Ordinary Luke 13:22-30 In the Gospel someone asks Jesus basically the same question: “Lord, will only a few people be saved? And Jesus does not say yes or no. He answers in his particular way: “Strive to enter through the narrow gate” The question will, then, be: what is this narrow gate? I’m not sure, but something in me tells that that gate is Jesus himself. He is the gate not only to salvation after this life, but salvation in the here and now. We enter through the narrow gate every time we emulate Jesus and strive to reflect his dream for humanity through our lives as if we were mirrors. We enter through the narrow gate when we choose unity over division. We enter through the narrow gate when at night we are tired but say a prayer. We enter through the narrow gate through the sacraments, especially the Eucharist, which is the source and summit of our faith. This certainly takes energy, time and determination. This is what the saints did; this is what Jesus did… we have seen this is possible and never in vain! Let’s strive to enter through the narrow gate even if it hurts… it’s totally worth it in this life and the next! #narrowgate #cmf #frbyron #homiliesforbusypeople #homilies #campusministry #claretway #claretianyouth #Luke123330