HOMILY OF THE 1ST WEDNESDAY AFTER ASH WEDNESDAY — YEAR A
HOMILY THEME: A CALL TO REPENTANCE AND A REMINDER OF GOD’S MERCY
BY: Fr Deotacious Chikontwe SMA
Jonah 3:1-10, Ps. 51:3-4,12-13,18-19, Luke 11:29-32
INTRODUCTION
The readings for Wednesday of the 1st Week of Lent call us to repentance and remind us of God’s mercy. They show us the importance of recognizing His signs and responding in faith. Through the example of the people of Nineveh and Jesus’ teaching, we are invited to turn back to God and trust in His forgiveness.
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FROM OUR FIRST READING
Our first reading for today, highlights the vastness of God’s mercy. When Jonah warns the people of Nineveh to repent, they listen and turn from their sins. Despite their history of wrongdoing, God sees their sincerity and forgives them.
This shows that no one is beyond God’s forgiveness. His mercy is not limited to a specific group of people but is available to anyone who sincerely repents. The people of Nineveh, though far from God, were able to receive His love and renewal by changing their ways.
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM THE FIRST READING
This reading reminds us to trust in God’s willingness to forgive us when we turn to Him. It challenges us to reflect on our own need for repentance and the ways we can experience God’s mercy in our lives.
FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
In our Gospel passage this morning, Jesus speaks about the importance of recognizing the signs God gives us. He points to Jonah as a sign for the people of Nineveh, calling them to repentance. Jesus challenges His listeners to respond to God’s presence rather than asking for more proof.
WHAT DO WE LEARN FROM OUR GOSPEL READING
This passage encourages us to reflect on how we respond to God’s call in our lives. Are we waiting for bigger signs, or are we listening to what God has already revealed? Faith requires action and trust in the messages we have been given.
Jesus reminds us to pay attention to how God is working in our lives and in the world around us. By responding with faith, we grow closer to Him and deepen our relationship with Him.
CONCLUSION
As we reflect on these messages, let us examine our own need for repentance and seek to grow in faith. May we open our hearts to God’s call and live with greater trust in His mercy and guidance.
May You All Have A Blessed MidWeek. Blessed Wednesday Everyone.
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