Wednesday of the First Week of Lent
Reading and Reflection
The word of God came to Jonah a second time.
That gives me hope. Sometimes I am like Jonah and resist the
word. Then I regret it and hope for a second chance.
This week I've been preparing for the women's retreat this Saturday.
I've thought about some things I didn't do or did poorly.
God has given me so many second chances. This retreat is a
second chance for me to do several things. I think God wants
them done and done well. And that's probably why God
continued to call on Jonah. He wanted to save Nineveh,
despite Jonah's reluctance. Jonah probably didn't know
what or why God was acting, he just didn't like Ninevites.
I, don't know what God is going to do with my sacrifices, but I love
these women and have prayed that they will all have a wonderful retreat
and a great Lent. God bless them all.
Reminder: Rice Bowls are in the Narthex
with great suggestions for Lenten sacrifices.
Be sure to fill out the card at Mass this weekend and pick up your
packet for the 2008 Year of growing in God's grace.
