This is my second year of following the Daily Readings that come from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. Some of the video reflections are better than others, but almost all of them are good. Some of them are excellent.
Today’s reflection based on Matthew 7:6, 12-14 was quite moving. In just under two minutes, Fr. Paul D. Seil was able to capture the essence of this short Gospel passage. He even tied it in with the life of St. Alyoysius Gonzaga, whose feast is today.
St. Gonzaga was a young man who followed that narrow way. The university in Spokane named in his honor has been familiar to me for a long time. I had never bothered to look him up to see who he was - is, I mean. :-) He is alive in God’s presence.
Gonzaga's life was incredibly inspiring, since he gave his life while caring for plague victims and preparing them for death. He was Jesuit, as is the school named for him.
Listen to this short reflection. It is worth your time.
Gospel Mt 7:6, 12-14Jesus said to his disciples:“Do not give what is holy to dogs, or throw your pearls before swine,lest they trample them underfoot, and turn and tear you to pieces.
“Do to others whatever you would have them do to you.This is the Law and the Prophets.
“Enter through the narrow gate;for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction,and those who enter through it are many.How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life.And those who find it are few.”
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