The Beauty of the Change of Mind

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Ordinary Season : 26th Week : Sunday*

*Gospel : Mt 21:28-32*

*First Reading : Ez 18:25-28*

*The Beauty of the Change of Mind*

*1) Change of Mind*

The Gospel of the Day speaks about the Change of mind twice 

In the first level, it speaks in the positive way 

In the second level it speaks in the negative way. In other words the failure to change one mind for better things 

*2) The First Son*

The change of mind comes in the context of making a negative decision by the First Son 

When His father asked him to go and work, he replied in a negative way saying that, *I will not go*

But later He changes his mind, and goes for work 

This change of mind brings some good and great things in the life of the elder son 

*3) The Second Son*

Father comes and tell the same thing to the second Son 

The Son  with a positive note says *I will go* but he didn't go 

The Gospel here is silent about the Change of mind 

Whether the second Son later changed his mind and didn't go for work or whether the second son had already made up his mind not to go for work, but to please Father, he says yes, is not clear 

But any way the Concept of change of mind refers in the context always for better and good things and not for bad things 

*4) Unwillingness to change the mind even after seeing the good effects*

Towards the end, the Gospel makes a powerful point with regard to the change of mind 

Even after seeing the great and good effects of the change of mind, if one still refuses to change ones mind would be a biggest tragedy in life 

Refusal to change mind, even after knowing its good effects can cause serious problem in life 

Such a disaster would destroy our enitre life 

*5) Change of Mind*

Change of mind is a great punch for our life 

It can change our life 

It can change our destiny

It can change the direction of our life 

It can change our attitude

It can change our relationship

It can change our bad habits 

It can change our entire out look 

If so, am I ready to change my mind? 

What are the areas which needs this change of Mind?!

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*