After a night in prayer, the Lord chose the Twelve Apostles. Like a tiny mustard seed that grows into a huge bush, that small group grew into a worldwide Church. As Jesus made His way to Jerusalem and the Cross, someone asked how many would be saved. The Lord seemed discouraged as He told people to try, although many would find themselves too weak to enter the narrow gate. Saint Paul later advised Christians in Ephesus to get strength from the Lord—to make righteousness their armor and carry faith like a shield. He also asked for their prayers. Jesus taught that the Father loves, understands, and desires salvation for people. Knowing we cannot get past heaven’s gate unnoticed at night, do we ask the Lord for greater openness to His help during our earthly days?