God’s mercy provides each of us with that time and space which allows for conversion and renewal, so that we can truly come to that abundance of life promised to each of us.

The liturgy today confronts us with a different reality: the priorities of the Reign of God do not necessarily align with those who have preference or a voice here and now. It is only the one who is innocent—the youthful Daniel and the sinless Christ—who is able to offer right judgment.