Echoes Of Repentance

Monday of week 28 in Ordinary Time 

Galatians 4:22-24,​26-27,​31-5:1
Psalm 112(113):1-7
Luke 11:29-32

In addressing the growing crowd, Jesus denounced the wickedness of the generation, emphasizing their fixation on seeking signs. He likened their pursuit to the sign of Jonah, highlighting the lack of revelation and complete understanding of His identity within that era. Comparatively, the present generation appears to have forsaken moral consciousness and ethical values, favoring human directives over a pursuit of Christ.

The prevalent religious activities in Nigeria, including numerous churches and religious events, seem incongruent with the pervasive wickedness evident in societal behaviors. Despite the widespread religious observances, the nation grapples with pervasive vices such as insecurity, terrorism, kidnapping, fraud, and political deceit, hinting at an impending perilous state.

The call for repentance, akin to the sign of Jonah, resonates as a pivotal necessity for genuine transformation. It underscores the need for a heartfelt change and sincere conversion, pivotal in steering the society towards positive change.

The exhortation to shun wickedness and embrace the pursuit of righteousness echoes the essence of seeking Christ’s kingdom and aligning with divine principles. The plea for divine intervention in averting the impending doom reflects a deep-seated concern for the nation’s welfare.

In conclusion, the urgent call for repentance, echoed as the sign of Jonah, underscores the imperative of genuine transformation and a return to godly virtues.

The pursuit of righteousness and adherence to divine principles emerges as the pathway to national restoration and well-being. May we shun wickedness and embrace the pursuit of righteousness, seeking divine intervention for the preservation of our nation and generation.

Fr Joseph Osho