Our Lady Of Lourdes Podcast

Striving to Enter through the Narrow Way https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/082122.cfm “If we preach a gospel that is cheap and easy, it is not The Gospel.”—Fr. Brian Larkin “The Gospel is a state of pure joy that will cost you your entire life. It will cost you everything.”—Fr. Brian Larkin Psalm 16:11: “Lord, you show me the path of life. In your presence, there is fullness of joy. In your right hand are pleasures forevermore.” “Following God leads to eternal joy, but it starts, Brothers & Sisters, on a hard path.”—Fr. Brian Larkin Luke 13 https://bible.usccb.org/bible/luke/13?22 Matthew 7: “Enter by the narrow gate, for the gate is wide, and the way is easy that leads to destruction, and those who enter by it are many. For the gate is narrow, and the way is hard that leads to life, and those who find it are few.” The Holy Land is an incredible place. St. Jerome called it “The Fifth Gospel.”—Fr. Brian Larkin The Church of the Nativity’s main door is tiny—4 feet tall. To enter the church, you ha