Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven

Gospel Thoughts

*Ordinary Season : C Cycle : 7th Week - Tuesday*

*GOSPEL -  Mt 16:13-19*

*FIRST READING 1 Pt 5:1-4*

*The feast of the Chair of St Peter*

*Keys of the Kingdom of Heaven*

*1) keys of the Kingdom of Heaven*

This beautiful expression is found in today's Gospel

This expression is not talking about ordinary key, but a key which can open the Kingdom of Heaven 

The very fact the kingdom of God has the key, one must have that key in order to entre into the kingdom 

*2) The owner has the Key*

Usually the owner of the house keeps the key with him

So one who has the key, he is a great and powerful man, because he can open the gate at any time 

One who has the key must be a responsible person. Irresponsible person can't have the key 

*3) What are these keys of the Kingdom of heaven*

As Jesus gave the keys to Peter, the same Jesus gives us the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven 

The keys could be following

The key of Love 

The key of service 

The key of humility

The key of sincerity

The key of generosity

The key of wisdom 

The key of faith

The key of forgiveness

The key mercy 

The key of selflessness

All these keys are very useful to open the Kingdom of heaven

*4) What are the keys  I have in my life?*

All of us would like to go to Heaven 

But unless one has the keys can't enter the Kingdom of heaven 

So if this is the case, what are the keys I have in my life?

*Do I have the keys or lost?*

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*