From the moment Jesus returned from the desert with its temptaions, He had two major subjects that He presented to any who would listen. First and foremost, He proclaimed the Kingdom of God. In His own Person, God was intervening in the world in such a way as to bring the Kingdom among us. Second, but equally important, He offered the opportunity to all who heard Him to a change of mind and heart. The Call to Conversion is a constant call to every human being. The only way to be open to the Kingdom is to change mind and heart to accommodate the Revelation of God.
God's ways and thoughts are above our ways and thoughts. The Kingdom of God, the gift of Eternity, is beyond anything this world can offer. In order for me to learn something of what God wants me to experience, I have to let go of what I already know and possess. Jesus invites me to enter His world. "Turn away from sin and believe the Good News." The beginning of Jesus' public ministry is found in this twofold message: the Kingdom and Conversion.
The hearts of those who approach the Sacrament of Reconciliation are already open to Jesus' double message. They are sincerely sorry for past sinful choices and they are ready to leave them behind. They are also ready for something new: a new way of being, new habits and behaviors that correspond to the gift of Mercy experienced in the Sacrament.
We are all invited to share Jesus' passion for the Kingdom and to call others to His Way of Life.
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