Wednesday 30 October

Romans 8:26-30; Psalm 13; Luke 13:22-30

Only a few saved?

Jesus, the “narrow door”, opens himself and his kingdom to those who love and serve him and their neighbour. He warns people who knowingly ignore his call: “I tell you, many will try and enter and will not succeed”. No one enters through Jesus on their own terms. Salvation is a grace, not a right. St. Paul wrote: “God co-operates with all those who love him … with those he justified, he shared his glory”.

Pray frequently for the grace of final perseverance in faith, hope and charity for yourself and others.