Jonah and Mercy
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Jonah flees his mission, but God's mercy extends to everyone.
No one can flee God's mercy
Jonah was sent by God to Nineveh to preach repentance, but he tried to flee his mission by boarding a ship in the opposite direction. A great storm arose, and after being thrown overboard, he was swallowed by a great fish. For three days and nights in the belly of the fish, he prayed and repented. After being released on dry land, he obeyed and went to Nineveh. His preaching led the entire city, from the king to the people, to repent. Jesus later referred to the three days in the fish as the sign of Jonah, prefiguring His own three days in the tomb before His glorious Resurrection.
Prayer
Repentance opens the door to mercy
- No one can flee God's will. Jonah's story reminds us that we cannot run from what God asks.
- Repentance opens the door to mercy. Sincere sorrow always invites His mercy to pour out.
- Become messengers of mercy. We are called to open our hearts to all rather than close them.
God's mercy is greater than all human sin.
Prayer
Lord, help me to be obedient and trust always in Your infinite mercy.
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