The title of this pod comes directly from our Gospel reading today.  Jesus resolutely determines to walk straight ahead in His mission, even though he knows not only where it leads but what lies ahead for him.  Are we as resolute in our journey?  Do we walk directly or do we tend to meander and take tangential routes?  

We also get a lesson in God's magnanimity regarding who He chooses to call as well as a lesson in retribution.