Daily reflection _ tuesday week 12 ordinary time

THE NARROW GATE
THAT LEADS TO LIFE
In today's Gospel acclamation we hear, "I am the light of the world, says the Lord; whoever follows Me will have the light of life" (Jn. 8:12).
Jesus uses an image in Matthew's Gospel that is common in the Old Testament; that of choosing between two divergent ways or paths. The first is the way that leads to fulfillment and life versus the second way, which leads to unhappiness and even destruction in our lives. The Book of Psalms begins with an image of a person who has chosen to follow the way of those who are wise and obedient to God's Word and who refuse to follow the way of those who think and act contrary to God's ways. "Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in the seat of scoffers; but his delight is in the Law of the Lord, and on His Law he meditates day and night" (Ps. 1:1-2).
When a path diverges it creates a fork in the road with each path leading to a different destination. This is especially true when we encounter life's crossroads where we may make a choice that will effect how we live our lives. It is important that we make the right decisions, ones that will help us move towards the goal of loving our heavenly Father and obeying and doing His will. Going through the narrow way by taking the right path will lead us to the life God has called each one of us to fulfill.
As we reflect upon the Scriptures may we, like those who have gone before us, allow God's love and wisdom to rule our hearts so we can trust in His guidance and grace to follow the path of love and holiness, which brings us life!