Rev. Edward Hauschild

Homily for Sunday 23 August 2025. Jesus is asked a question that preoccupies many of us: will many be saved, or few? He answers without answering, saying instead 'strive to enter by the narrow gate' - the narrow gate is humility, penitence, and following His commandments. We are fitted to go through the narrow gate especially through the sacrament of Confession.

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