I am the Gate

Gospel Thoughts

*Easter Season : Fourth Week - Monday*

*I am the Gate*

*GOSPEL -  Jn 10:1-10*

*FIRST READING - Acts 11:1-18*

*1) The Need of a Gate*

Today *Gate* has become a very important thing in our life 

Wherever we see today, we find variety of Gates, which has its own purpose 

Be it in our compound, or in our surroundings or in the house, we see gates, and they take very important place in our life 

So gate has its own meaning and its own importance to play in our life. 

*2) Various functions of the Gate*

*A) Gate is a symbol of protection*

Gate protects us from, robbers, thieves and from evil things 

So if the gate is strong, we feel secure and protected, so Gate is the symbol of protection

*B) Gate facilities the entry and exit*

Gate is thing which allows entry and exit. 

It is through gate we go inside and come out 

*C) Gate divides and separates*

When a gate is placed in a particular place, it divides the area as inside and outside 

We speak inside the gate and outside the gate. So gate has the power to divide 

*D) Without gate survival is difficult*

Since we can't remain in a particular place for longs hours, we have to move out and move in 

So without the gate, survival becomes difficult and gate becomes a important instrument for our survival

*E) Gate gives beauty to a compound and house*

Whenever we see a gate either to the compound or to the house, it gives a special look to the place 

So gate has the power to give a beautiful face lift either to the house or to the compound. 

*F) Gate is the first thing which appears to the other*

Gate is something, which can't be hidden in a particular place

It is something which is visible from everywhere and in fact it is the first thing that is seen by the other 

*G) Gate has double lock system*

Usually gate has double lock system, it means it can be locked either from inside or from outside 

Both the sides are equally powerful and they help us in  potecting our house and life

*3) Jesus is the Gate*

In today's Gospel, Jesus solemnly proclaims saying that *He is the Gate*

When we hear about this particular word, it is very important to see all the above aspects in the life of Jesus 

As gate works in a place in various ways, so also Jesus works in our life as gate, and this gate becomes very important aspect in our life 

*4) Am I ready to make Jesus as the gate of my life?*

There is no doubt that Jesus is the Gate. 

But the question is, whether I am ready to accept Jesus as the gate of my life? 

By accepting Jesus as the gate of my life, my life becomes blessed, secure and holy 

*Jesus the Gate,* gives me protection from evil one, gives beauty to my life, separates me from good and evil, facilities secure entry and exit and gives me new meaning to my life 

So am I ready to install *Jesus the gate* in my life?

*Think about it*

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

*Fr Maxim Dsouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*