Our Lady of the Rosary
Tuesday of week 27 in Ordinary Time
Reading: Jonah 3:1-10
The story of Nineveh’s repentance reminds us that God always listens to a sincere heart turned toward Him. The people humbled themselves, clothing even their animals in sackcloth, to show that conversion must touch every part of life. Their faith was not in their strength, but in God’s mercy: “Who knows, God may relent and forgive.” And indeed, He did. This moment of grace is beautifully continued in the prayer of the Rosary, where Mary teaches us how to turn to God with trust and perseverance. Each bead we pray is a step of repentance, faith, and love, an act of intercession for a world that still needs mercy. Through Mary’s example, we learn that prayer is not passive; it moves hearts, changes lives, and softens the judgment we deserve. True conversion, like that of Nineveh, begins with humility and blossoms in steadfast prayer. Let’s reflect: Do I approach God with the same humility and perseverance as the people of Nineveh, allowing prayer, especially the Rosary, to lead me to true conversion of heart?
Don Giorgio