Monday of week 27 in Ordinary Time
Saint Bruno, Priest
Blessed Marie-Rose Durocher
Reading: Jonah 1:1–2:1-2, 11
The story of Jonah reminds us that no matter how far we run or how deep we fall, the plan of God always finds its way. Jonah tried to escape the mission God entrusted to him, yet even in the storm and the belly of the fish, divine mercy was at work, redirecting his steps toward God’s purpose. This passage reveals the mysterious balance between human resistance and divine persistence. God’s plans are not thwarted by our fear or disobedience; rather, they unfold even through our failures, transforming them into instruments of grace. In the silence of Jonah’s prayer from the depths, we see that surrender is not defeat, it is the beginning of renewal. When we finally allow God’s will to work through us, peace returns, and our life becomes a testimony to His patience and sovereignty. Let’s reflect: Am I allowing God’s plan to unfold in my life, even when it leads me through storms and unexpected paths, trusting that His will is always wiser and more merciful than my own?
Don Giorgio