Wednesday of the First Week in Lent – Year A
Readings: Jonah 3:1–10 • Psalm 51 • Luke 11:29–32 Lectio — The Word Speaks The thread running through all three readings is unmistakable:God calls, we turn, and mercy flows Meditatio — The Word Touches My LifeWhere do I hear God inviting me to turn back?What part of my life needs cleansing, honesty, or a new beginning? Oratio — I Speak to God“Lord, give me the courage of Nineveh and the sincerity of the psalmist.Help me recognize Your presence and respond with a willing heart.” Contemplatio — Resting in GodSit quietly in God’s mercy.Let the truth settle: God delights in your return. Actio — Living the WordChoose one small act today that expresses your desire to turn toward God—a moment of honesty, forgiveness, or renewed prayer.