1st Reading: Isaiah 66:18-21

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2nd Reading: Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13

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Gospel: Luke 13:22-30

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We are reminded that Jesus is on the journey to Jerusalem to offer himself in sacrifice. On this journey he has intensified the teaching in preparation for his leaving.

It seems that the "narrow gate" is the narrow gate of relationship with the Lord. "I do not know were you are from" indicates lack of relationship.

Vv 28 & 29 seem to be directed toward Jews who think that they will be saved simply because of having been born Jewish. Not only will they not be saved, but many non-Jews will.

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Before & After:

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20th Ord Sun: Luke 12:49-53 - Christianity will be a source of division.

Skip: Lk 12:54-56 - Interpreting the Aegis of the times.

Lk 12:57-59 - Settle with your opponent

Lk 13:1-5 - Repent, you are as guilty as those who seem to have been punished by tragic deaths.

Lk 13:6-9 - Parable of the tree which bore no fruit.

Lk 13:10-17 - The cure of the crippled woman on the Sabbath.

Lk 13:18-19 - The Kingdom of God is like a mustard seed.

Lk 13:20-21 - The Kingdom of God is like yeast.

After

Skip Lk 13:31-35 - Jesus is warned that Herod is trying to kill him.

22nd Ord Sun: Luke 14:1, 7-14 - Parable about choosing places of honor.

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23rd Ord Sun: Luke 14:25-33

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