Memorial of Saint Bonaventure, Bishop and Doctor of the Church
Matthew 11:20-24
The miracles in our life and the call to change

God has already done wonders in your life. You may not always see them—but they are there. Often, we wait for the extraordinary, forgetting that God loves to act in the ordinary. A breath taken in peace, a meal shared, a hand held in forgiveness—these are miracles too. And when we recognise them, they become seeds of conversion.

Conversion, metanoia, is a beautiful word. It means turning around, reorienting your life toward God. But it’s not just about a moment—it’s a lifelong journey. You and I are not meant to stay as we are. The Holy Spirit calls us to grow, to let go of the masks we wear, and to become more transparent before God and each other. The Spirit cannot flow where we hide or pretend.

Jesus rebuked the cities where He had performed many miracles, because their hearts remained unchanged. Could he say the same of us? How many graces have we received without even a whisper of gratitude or transformation? Repentance is not punishment—it is love. It’s God saying, “There’s more for you. Come closer.”

We must stop looking only at what we lack and start seeing what we have—what we’ve been given. And yes, to change requires courage. It means taking risks, and yes, sometimes falling. But what matters is what we do after the fall. Will we get up with God’s help?

As St. Gregory said, “That which is not assumed is not healed.” If we do not accept our wounds, our need for change, how can Christ redeem them?

So today, stop and ask: What is God calling me to change? What miracles have I been blind to?

May we have the courage to answer with honesty, and the humility to let grace do the rest.

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