The Same Message!

At Mass this morning I used a line that refers to the title of this post, "Times change, but the message stays the same." That message is the call to repentance. Of course, Jesus Christ is the main message. His life and his words speak volumes. Our Lord had a clear message, "Repent, for the Kingdom of God is at hand." That message continues to reverberate to our present day and during this Lenten Time. Lent is our yearly reminder to turn away from sin and turn back to God. It is a message that we need to live everyday of our lives. Temptation, evil, and sin are everywhere and the devil is always trying to derail us in our relationship with God and one another. We need to remain firm in faith and not give in to what the devil is trying to do to us. People from the Old Testament heard the prophets, like Jonah, speak about repentance and that message has passed down to our very day. May we be bold, firm, and pastoral preachers as we proclaim the Good News. Jesus Christ is the same: yesterday, today, and forever. Jesus Christ has the words of eternal life. Jesus Christ is the Word made flesh. Yes, times to change, but the message is the same!!! God Bless You!!!