Second Thought a very good thing

The texts of the Roman Catholic Lectionary today set up choices to consider. The prophet Zephaniah contrasts those who will be exiled from Jerusalem with those who will remain and received Divine support in their struggle to restore the peace and righteousness of the community which once again hears and acts on the guidance of God. The psalmist appeals to all to “taste and see that the Lord is good”. We often decide on whether a particular choice or action is for us before we actually know much about it. Our reluctance to change our minds may be closing doors to a fuller life. Matthew tells the story of the choice of two sons concerning going into the field for their father. The change of heart of the first son is contrasted by Jesus to the decision by the establishment not to follow the marginalized as they hear of compassion and forgiveness in the prophesy of John the Baptist. The change of heart of the least appreciated members of society will lead them to the peace and righteousness of an intimate relationship with the Divine