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Eph. 6:1-9
Ps. 144:10-11,12-14
Lk. 13:22-30
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Our Gospel today provides us with an intriguing image-the image of a narrow gate! How many narrow gates do we meet in the course of a single day, whether they be the doors into buses, the entrances to street markets, lined with stalls and crammed with people, or perhaps even the doorways into our own apartments. Over the course of a lifetime we have faced countless narrow gates whether they are in the form of the college entrance examinations, employment applications, or entry into particular social circles that we wish to enter. It seems our road often leads us through narrow gates of one kind or another, sometimes causing us frustration, but other times leading us to success and happiness. Indeed, it seems that rather than choosing the broad highways, we are all competing to line up in front of narrow gates, hoping that eventually we will be allowed to pass through to reach our desired goals.

The spiritual life is no exception - it too has a narrow gate, but in this case, you won't find much competition if you try to enter. In fact, you might even feel a bit lonely as you stand at the threshold, peering through the gate to see what might be on the other side. You won't, however, be able to see very much - only those who enter will discover the reward to be found on the other side. As is the case with most narrow gates, there's a treasure to be found by those who have the patience and fortitude to succeed in crossing the threshold.



Lord, give me the courage to enter by the narrow gate.

DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That the Synod of Bishops may help the Pastors and theologians, the Catechists and promoters who are engaged in the service of the Word of God to courageously transmit the truth of faith in communion with the entire Church.
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