Sunday Reflection (October 1, 2023)
Our Gospel Reading was about two sons who exercised their freedom to make U-turns (Matthew 21:28-32). Each brother did a U-Turn: One for the better, one for the worse. One responded yes but failed to act. The other responded no but later changed his mind and obeyed. The greatest sinner can say “no” to God, but later change his/her mind and say yes: God allows U-turns! The self-righteous say “yes” to God in front of others but fail to obey God.
Each day presents new opportunities to serve God. How faithful are we with the invitation to follow Jesus and obey his commands? We all have refused God’s directions (I know I have), yet his parable reminds us that we can say yes to God: It is not too late! The past does not have to totally determine our future. God continually offers us the possibility of life found in obedience to God and the way of Christ.
