Wednesday of the First Week in Lent
Luke 11: 29-32
Lent is a time of conversion- Sign of Jonah

As we journey through this sacred season of Lent, we are reminded that it is a time of conversion, renewal, and transformation. The Gospel speaks of the Sign of Jonah as a call to repentance and change. In the same way, Jesus calls us today to turn back to God with sincerity and courage.

The people of Nineveh did not ignore the warning; instead, they humbled themselves, fasted, and sought God’s mercy. In contrast, Jesus rebuked the people of his time for seeking more signs, even though he himself was the greatest sign—God’s presence among them.

Too often, we become lukewarm, resisting real change. The danger is not just sin itself but our indifference—convincing ourselves that everything is fine even when we know we need to change. The Ninevites teach us that we waste no time to return to God with sincere hearts.

What signs is God sending into our life today? Sometimes, they come as struggles, sometimes as moments of grace, but all of them invite us to conversion. The people of Nineveh responded with fasting, prayer, and humility. This Lent, let us examine our conscience, recognise our faults, and take action to grow closer to God.

The Ninevites had to change their ways, and their conversion was not just for a moment but a commitment to live differently. Our journey of conversion is like a daily battle—we fall, we struggle, but we must rise again and keep moving forward in holiness.

Lent is our time to respond—to repent, believe, and renew our hearts. Let us not waste this season of grace but embrace it with open hearts, knowing that our ultimate goal is Heaven.

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