The images of the narrow gate and the hard road that we hear about in our Gospel passage this morning suggest that discipleship can be a challenging path for us to follow. While one can stroll through a wide gate without a second thought, getting through a narrow gate requires concentration and focus. It takes commitment to get through such a narrow gap. Being a faithful follower of Jesus requires all of our goodwill.
The word “narrow” is generally negative; we like to think of ourselves as broad-minded. No one wants to be considered narrowminded. But the Gospel calls for a certain narrowing of our focus in following Christ, excluding some pathways that are easy and well-trodden. Saying, “Yes,” to Christ’s way requires saying, “No,” to selfish ways. But any narrowing down and self-denial in the following of Jesus ultimately lead to a full sharing of God’s life.+
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