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+Today's gospel seems perfect for Hollow's Eve, the disciples
asking are there many who will enter the Kingdom of Heaven. Jesus warning us “to
strive to enter through the narrow gate” for fear that after having eaten in his
company and known his teaching he may have to say that he does not know us, is
really an invitation to simply be true to ourselves.
He is telling us not to be carried away by the mores of our
time, the false expectations and alienating influences of our society. The Pope
has just recently advised pharmacist to become conscientious objectors when it
comes to selling contraceptives or drugs that bring about euthanasia. We are
living in an age where war, questions around the beginning and end of human
life, our treatment of God’s creation, the customs of our society often go
contrary to what it means to be Christian.
We are called to live from the Spirit who has been imparted to
each of us by reason of our Baptism. We do well be men and women of prayer, to
be in touch with that Spirit within, who intercedes for us with inexpressible
groanings. For it is only by the Holy Spirit that we can be true to our
Christian convictions, true to our deepest selves as Followers of Jesus.
Michael Casagram, OCSO
Abbey of Gethsemani
October 31, 2007
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