The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus' mother, Mary, who herself entered through the narrow gate, will help those who ask, Pope Francis said Sunday. Mary can be invoked ...

Sunday, Aug. 25, is the 21st Sunday in Ordinary Time (Year C). Mass readings: Isaiah 66:18-21; Psalm 117:1-2; Hebrews 12:5-7, 11-13; Luke 13:22-30. Today’s Gospel reading includes the Lord’s teaching ...

We all face an either or decision and there are only two possible choices. In Matthew 7, Jesus said, “Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to ...

Many Christians use the time between Ash Wednesday and the night before Easter to reflect on the suffering and sacrifice of Jesus. A tradition is to give up something for Lent as a reminder of ...

VATICAN CITY — The way to heaven is difficult and the gate to enter small, but Jesus’ mother, Mary, who herself entered through the narrow gate, will help those who ask, Pope Francis said Sunday. Mary ...

Last Sunday (August 18, 2019) we had a reading in church where it was said, “Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.” I know ...