Welcome back to Catholic Girl on the Radio! I’m Rita, and in this episode, we dive into Part 2 of our powerful reflection on Matthew 7:1–5, with guidance from the brilliant commentary of Cornelius a Lapide and the wisdom of the Early Church Fathers.

🔍 In this deep and thought-provoking session, we discuss:

• What it really means to judge others—and the dangers of rash judgment

• The meaning of the narrow gate and why so few find it

• The path of self-denial, daily crosses, and spiritual warfare in the Christian journey

• Miracles, false teachers, and why obedience—not power—leads to salvation

• Why Christ says not everyone who says “Lord, Lord” will enter the Kingdom

🛤️ Saints featured in this episode include:

• St. Augustine

• St. John Chrysostom

• St. Jerome

• St. Gregory

• St. Bernard

• St. Ambrose

• St. Bede

• St. Perpetua

• And many more!

💡 Key Takeaways:

• The road to Heaven is narrow, difficult, and requires daily discipline.

• Miracles don’t prove holiness—obedience to God’s will does.

• Without God's grace, we are capable of the same sins we judge in others.

• True repentance begins with humility, self-examination, and mercy.

🙏 Let’s strive to walk the hard path with faith and love, letting God transform our hearts as we remove the beams from our own eyes first.

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