How to understand Jesus' narrow Gate?

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : 30th Week - Wednesday*

*GOSPEL -  Lk 13:22-30*

*First Reading - Rom 8:26-30*

*How to understand Jesus' narrow Gate?*

*1) The way of narrow gate to be saved oneself*

The Gospel of the day calls us to reflect about the narrow gate, as a way to save oneself 

To the question *Lord, will only a few people be saved?”* Jesus answers in this way *“Strive to enter through the narrow gate*

So according to Jesus narrow gate becomes the instrument of saving 

So how to understand the concept of Narrow gate according to Jesus? 

*2) Various aspects of Jesus' narrow gate*

First of all narrow gate is a very challenging way. One should be careful while entering through the narrow gate 

One should make lots of efforts at times to enter and to pass through the narrow gate 

Once we understand this concept, it is very easy to understand the concept of Jesus' narrow gate

*3) Jesus' concept of Narrow Gate*

The narrow gate of the cross

The narrow gate of forgiveness

The narrow of humility

The narrow gate of love 

The narrow gate of sacrifice

The narrow gate of generosity

The narrow gate of sincerity

The narrow gate of sharing 

These are the things which are involved in Jesus' narrow gate 

*4) Advantage of the narrow Gate*

People those who travel in the narrow gate, are alert, watchful, ready for any casualty, are well  prepared, and well disposed for any challenge

Am I traveling in the broad gate or narrow gate?

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*