16 October, 2023 | Monday of the Twenty-eighth Week in Ordinary Time

 Gospel  Lk 11:29-32

Teach children about the Sign of Jonah

While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them,

"This generation is an evil generation;

it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it,

except the sign of Jonah.

Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites,

so will the Son of Man be to this generation.

At the judgment

the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation

and she will condemn them,

because she came from the ends of the earth

to hear the wisdom of Solomon,

and there is something greater than Solomon here.

At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation

and condemn it,

because at the preaching of Jonah they repented,

and there is something greater than Jonah here."

Reflections:

Jesus preached repentance from sins, calling God’s people to reform their lives and welcome the inauguration of the kingdom of God. Jesus unveiled his Father’s endless mercy to everyone who came to him in humility and repentance. Through his teachings Jesus taught us all about the prodigal love of his Father, and he lived his message of mercy every time he sat down at table with tax collectors and sinners. Jesus did perform many miraculous works or “signs” for the people to see.  Jesus was a new Jonah and much more; for though he died he rose victorious after three days. It was the ultimate sign of God’s presence and power among us. Now he beckons us all to accept the sign of his cross and come to him. Let us allow his spirit to guide us and transform us into another sign of God’s action on earth.

Activity:

 Radiate God's power and presence to all whom I  come in contact with through my positive attitude