Gospel: Matthew 7:6, 12-14
Do not give what is holy to the dogs, or throw your pearls before pigs. They might trample on them, and then turn on you and tear you to pieces.So, do to others whatever you would that others do to you: there, you have the law and the prophets.
Enter through the narrow gate: for wide is the gate, and broad is the road, that leads to destruction, and many go that way. How narrow is the gate that leads to life; and how rough, the road; few
there are, who find it.
Reflection
“Love one another as I love you.”
The Lord Jesus calls us to embrace the "Golden Rule"—to treat others as we would like to be treated. This teaching is not merely a guideline for courtesy but a call to radical, selfless love
that reflects God's love for us. In Jesus, the action He desires from us toward others is love.
As He says in the Gospel of John, “Love one another as I love you.” Living out this love requires more than simple kindness; it demands empathy, sacrifice, and intentionality. The narrow gate
symbolizes the challenge of choosing love over indifference, forgiveness over resentment, and generosity over self-interest. Walking this path involves considering others' needs as profoundly as we consider ourselves. It invites us to be peacemakers in conflict, patient in frustration, and merciful in judgment. By actively choosing love, we reflect Christ’s character and bring light to
a world often defined by selfishness. May we strive to love others sincerely and navigate the narrow road that leads to true life in Christ.
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