God sent the prophet
Jonah to the people of the pagan city of Nineveh. The people of Nineveh were
doing many sinful things, and Jonah warned them of God's anger. The people
listened to Jonah. They turned from their evil ways, believed in God, fasted,
and did penance. Because of their change of heart, God spared them.
No matter who we are, we all need God's mercy and forgiveness. Like the people of Nineveh, we are to turn away from evil and return to God without delay.
No matter who we are, we all need God's mercy and forgiveness. Like the people of Nineveh, we are to turn away from evil and return to God without delay.
Discussion
Questions
Who are the people in
today's world that help us to turn away from sin and evil behavior? Do we
always listen to the Jonahs in our lives? Why or why not? How do you sometimes
help others to turn back to God and do the right thing?
How does celebrating Reconciliation show that we have had a change of heart?
How does celebrating Reconciliation show that we have had a change of heart?