The Roman Catholic Lectionary for the second day of Lent
presents choice to the reader. From the Book of Deuteronomy the proclamation of
Moses presents the blessing of life to those who choose to follow the commandments
and precepts of God as they prepare to enter the Promised Land after the long
journey in the desert. The first psalm advises readers to choose between
following the way of the wicked who scoff and scorn and delighting in the Law
of the Lord. Those who attend to meditation and practice of the Law will be
fruitful in all their endeavours and the Lord will watch over them. The
presentation of these choices may be interpreted as something that people need
to be able to commit to today for the rest of their lives. The reality of human
nature is that we continue to let the gods which Moses warns will destroy us
lead us in pride, privilege, power and pleasure. We perk up our ears when the
scoffers and scorners have an issue to discuss. In the Gospel of Luke, Jesus
also presents choice between losing our lives by failure to pick up our cross
and follow Him and saving our lives by following Him into the self giving love
which redirects our selfishness to love of God and neighbour. Jesus is constant
and continuous in His invitation for us to journey in His direction, living His
mission and knowing the blessings and fruitfulness promised to the ancients by
accepting our cross and moving with Him.
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