DAILY- HOMILY

OCTOBER 26, 2011
WEDNESDAY 30TH WEEK IN ORDINARY TIME – YEAR I

Rom 8:26-30 / Ps 13:4-5, 6 / Lk 13:22-30

ROMANS 8:26-30
We are weak, but the Spirit comes to help us. How to ask? And what
shall we ask for? We do not know, but the spirit intercedes for us
without words, as if with groans. And He who sees inner secrets knows
the desires of the Spirit, for he asks for the holy ones what is
pleasing to God. We know that in everything God works for the good of
those who love him, whom he has called according to his plan. Those
whom he knew beforehand, he has also predestined to be like his Son,
similar to him, so that he may be the Firstborn among many brothers
and sisters. And so, those whom God predestined he called, and those
whom he called he makes righteous, and to those whom he makes
righteous he will give his Glory.

LUKE 13:22-30
Jesus went through towns and villages teaching and making his way to
Jerusalem. Someone asked him, "Lord, is it true that few people will
be saved?" And Jesus answered, "Do your best to enter by the narrow
door, for many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able.
When once the master of the house has got up and locked the door, you
will stand outside; then you will knock at the door calling: `Lord,
open to us.' But he will say to you: `I do not know where you come
from.' Then you will say: We ate and drank with you and you taught in
our streets! But he will reply: `I don't know where you come from.
Away from me all you workers of evil.' You will weep and grind your
teeth when you see Abraham and Jacob and all the prophets in the
kingdom of God, and you yourselves left outside. Others will sit at
table in the kingdom of God, people coming from east and west, from
nor th and south. Some who are among the last will be the first, and
others who were first will be last!"

REFLECTION
Jesus advises us to come in through the narrow gate. This means
pulling ourselves together. We cannot enter through the narrow gate if
we are laden down with many burdens and carry many objects. The image
of the narrow gate calls us to a true sense of reform and change of
heart. We cannot hold on to Jesus and the things of this world at the
same time. We know that our spiritual journey always includes get ting
rid of the things that we don't need, especially things that are not
good for us and distract us and weigh us down. The narrow gate reminds
us of purity of heart. It tells us that we cannot serve two masters.
We cannot belong to Jesus and at the same time be slaves to the things
that we possess.

It is not always easy in our world to be Jesus' faithful followers.
Temptations abound. We are bombarded by the media telling us what
makes us happy, how to succeed in life, and how to attain a place of
prominence or fame. The key to attaining life with God is how we live
our lives.

Are we in tune with God and his ways? Do we open our hearts each day
to hear and live the message that God sent us through his Son, Jesus
Christ? Our hearts need to be constantly converted to follow his ways.
Our Christianity calls each of us to establish a very close and
personal relationship with Jesus. This is the narrow gate that the
Gospel talks about.

PRAYER REQUESTS
We pray …
… for a deep and profound respect for life, especially for the
unborn.
… for the speedy recovery and healing of
- Eden Batuto
- Rita P. Cuerva
- Ely Lara
- Kristen Hizon, Mang Danny
- Mon Torres
- Jo Marcelo
- Gio Lingad
- Nick, Martha, Linda O, Mary Ann, Delores, Brian, Michael G, Kristen,
Gene, Frank, Maureen & Ben
- Luciano Mabasa
- Candido
- Susan
… for the personal intentions of
- Titong Villacorta
- Pauline
- Dana, Pam & Eugene R
- Carlo & Opine
… In Memoriam: Crisanta Buena-Balilla
… for the eternal repose of the souls of
- Jose Ramon Gonzalez & Remedios Y. Gonzalez
- Catalina de Leon
Eternal rest grant unto them and may perpetual light shine upon them.
May they and all the dearly departed rest in peace.
… for all the prayer intentions in the MTQ Dailyprayer Diary.
- Birthday: Ronnie Villanueva
- Birthday: Mary Anne Castañeda
- Birthday: Socorro Z. Duran
… for families who are in need of healing
… for world peace and reconciliation.

Finally, we pray for one another, for those who have asked our prayers
and for those who need our prayers the most.

Have a good day!

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