Jonah’s response to the people of Nineveh reveals a hardness of heart that God addresses in the wilderness. May we examine our lives with care, rooting out anything that is unworthy of the Lord.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 27th Week of the Year
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St. Bruno & Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher…pray for us!
Jesus makes it clear that no special signs will be given to the people, for they have something greater than any prophet or miracle. They have the Son of God!
Mass Reading – Monday of the 28th Week of the Year
The Sign of Jonah – a call to repent – is the sign that Jesus gives to the crowds…and He continues to offer this powerful sign to us today.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent
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It’s human nature to be looking for a sign from God – guiding our actions and helping us to see the right path. Jesus teaches in the gospel of Luke that we don’t need any more signs…we have the Lord! The task now? To put our faith into practice.
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Those little words, “I’m sorry” and “I forgive you” have the power to bring healing and grace as we recognize our weaknesses and ask for mercy. May the example of Jonah and Jesus inspire us to speak them frequently from the heart!
Mass Readings – 3rd Sunday of the Year
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 27th Week of the Year
Mary, Jonah and the people of Nineveh all showed a remarkable sense of focus in the readings today. They were able to zero in on something crucial, and with God’s grace they were able to carry it out.
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Archive of Fr. Andrew’s Podcasts
Fr. Andrew’s Daily Mass Homily Podcast – Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent
Jonah preaches to the people and they repent – through the signs of sackcloth, fasting, and supplication. When the people ask Jesus for a sign he recalls what happened at Nineveh, and he invites us to offer this “sign” of repentance that comes from our hearts – turning from sin and following the Lord.
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If you are looking for more material to help you this Lent, you might consider this list of presentations I have offered over the last couple of years. Feel free to check it out and share if you find it helpful:
Podcast Resources for a Powerful Lent
Three Great Things 