FAITH BOOK

Isaiah 66: 18-21; Psalm 117; Hebrews 12: 5-7, 11-13; Luke 13: 22-30

by Jude Siciliano, OP

Mini-reflections on the Sunday scripture readings designed for persons on the run. “Faith Book” is also brief enough to be posted in the Sunday parish bulletins people take home.

From today’s Gospel reading:

Jesus said,

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate,

for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter

but will not be strong enough.”

Reflection:

The “narrow gate” is an image for Jesus’ way of living and his gift of himself so that we can follow that way. To forgive is a narrow gate; to serve by giving time and money for those in need is a narrow gate; to put aside my schedule and agenda to listen to another’s pain, is a narrow gate; to live a careful and frugal life, to have less so someone can have some, is a narrow gate; etc.

So, we ask ourselves:

• What is the “narrow gate” I am being invited to enter at this time in my life?

• How is Jesus giving me courage and determination to move forward and enter?

Click here for a link to this Sunday’s readings:

https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082425.cfm