Wednesday of the First Week of Lent March 3, 2004 Scripture: Jonah 3:1-10; Luke 11:29-32 Reflection: The Lord comes to Jonah and instructs him to preach among the people of Ninevah and give them a warning of the pending doom of the Lord. Jonah does as he is commanded and the people of Ninevah take heed and repent. Because the people turned from their evil ways, the city of Ninevah is spared by the Lord. Jesus, in the gospel of Luke, admonishes the people who are gathered looking for a sign. They still seek a sign and yet they failed to pay attention to the signs and warnings of Solomon and Jonah. How often do we miss the signs? How many times have we failed to notice the warnings in our path? Are we still waiting for a sign that calls us to repent and reconcile ourselves with another? Now is the time. Lent is a season of repentance and reconciliation. We are encouraged to take notice, listen, reflect and repent. Notice the signs that call us to repentance, reflect it in your heart, and make changes in your life that show reconciliation. Suggested Action: Think about how often you have spoken the words “I’m sorry” and pray about the person who most needs to hear those words from you. Pray for a sign to know when you need to make a move towards reconciliation. Sr. Kathleen Lunsmann, IHM Scranton, Pennsylvania