Our first and second readings for Mass this Sunday are warnings. The first concerns the prophet Jonah warning the city of Nineveh that they are about to be destroyed for their sinfulness. In the second, St Paul declares, “…time is running out…because the present world is passing away.” In the Gospel reading, Jesus says, “Repent and believe in the gospel.” It is really easy for us to look at the news or social media and declare, “There’s the problem.” And yet, the message of salvation is always very personal. We are all called. We are each responsible to heed the call and live the Gospel. We are indeed living in very confusing times. We hear contradicting voices of influence telling us we should do this or that. But as Christians we have a place of refuge, an inner peace that nothing and no one can take away; our faith in Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. So, whatever you are listening to, be sure you give priority to the message of the Gospel, read your Bible, read your Catechism, and use solid daily devotional practices. Do this first, give priority to these first and, “The peace that passes all understanding will keep your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”(Ph. 4:7) Yours in Christ, Fr. Sid.