Jesus Leads the Way

In this era of toleration, of an almost "Anything Goes" approach to life, these words of Jesus ring true as a reminder that there are limits governed by God's revelation, the "Natural Law" and Tradition: Enter through the narrow gate; for the gate is wide and the road broad that leads to destruction, an those who enter though it are many.  How narrow the gate and constricted the road that leads to life. And those who find it are few. (Mt 7:13-14)  We seem to have forgotten that there are limits and especially that following Jesus, means sacrifice, death to self, self-control and self-discipline, along with joyful love, acceptance of people "where they are", faith and hope.  Time spent with Jesus in prayer and reflection on how he lived in this world, which was filled with the same human flaws and weakness we see today. He spoke out, at times strongly, at others, gently, always guiding, always respecting.  When the disciples were angry that others whom they did not know were expelling demons in the name of Jesus, Jesus told them, There is no one who performs a mighty deed in my name who can at the same time speak ill of me. For whoever is not against us is for us. (Mk 9: 40)
Jesus leads the way through this narrow gate, through this world of ideas and practices that contradict the Truth; it is our task to follow him, lest we become lost in this maze of error and enter the wide gate.
Bro. Rene