Ad Jesum per Mariam25 Feb 2024

What is a Contrite Heart? Implications for Us During this Lenten Season!

What is a Contrite Heart? Implications for Us During this Lenten Season! In the act of confessing, we often recite the Act of Contrition, but what exactly does it mean to possess a contrite heart? While we associate it with feelings of remorse and regret, it goes beyond merely having a sorry or regretful heart. So, what precisely is a contrite heart? In today’s first reading (not included within this media), scripture tells us of Jonah’s reluctant preaching to the people of Nineveh—a city notorious for its dominance in the Middle East and its unsafe reputation for travelers due to its wickedness. Despite Jonah’s initial reluctance, he warns the people that Nineveh has 40 days to change, setting a time frame for transformation. Forty Days to Repent In a humorous twist, despite Jonah’s unwillingness and the people’s initial resistance to his message, the city responds. The king, upon hearing the prophecy, issues a decree for all—people, cows, and lambs—to repent, requiring everyone to don sackcloth. This response goes beyond a mere obligation; it reflects a profound, heartrending transformation. As we explore this scripture, let’s not overlook the subtle humor embedded within it. Contrition, at its core, signifies brokenness. A contrite heart is one that is both open and humble, broken in its vulnerability. Understand the profound implications of this during the Lenten Season through the insights shared in this Meditation Media. --------------------------------------------------- Image: The Repentance of Nineveh: English Artist, Engraver and Illustrator: John Martin: 1829

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