LIVE IT TODAY: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
I am greater than every sign you seek—repent and recognize My presence before you.
LIVE IT TODAY: Wednesday, February 25, 2026
A GREAT WAY TO BEGIN TODAY!
SUBSCRIBE FREE: LiveITToday.us
GOD’S DECLARATION TO YOU TODAY
I am greater than every sign you seek—repent and recognize My presence before you.
INVOCATION
Come, Holy Spirit! Through the intercession of Our Blessed Mother Mary, open my heart to hear and receive all that You desire for me. Draw me ever more deeply into the Love and Life of the Blessed Trinity!
GOSPEL | Luke 11:29-32
While still more people gathered in the crowd, Jesus said to them,
“This generation is an evil generation;
it seeks a sign, but no sign will be given it,
except the sign of Jonah.
Just as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites,
so will the Son of Man be to this generation.
At the judgment
the queen of the south will rise with the men of this generation
and she will condemn them,
because she came from the ends of the earth
to hear the wisdom of Solomon,
and there is something greater than Solomon here.
At the judgment the men of Nineveh will arise with this generation
and condemn it,
because at the preaching of Jonah they repented,
and there is something greater than Jonah here.”
EVERY DAY QUESTION
What struck you? Challenged you? Inspired you? What questions did it raise?
GOING DEEPER
The greatest sign is not spectacle but the presence of Christ Himself.
Jesus confronts a crowd hungry for proof but resistant to repentance. They want signs, not surrender. He names the condition clearly: an “evil generation” not because of ignorance, but because of refusal.
The “sign of Jonah” points forward to the Paschal Mystery. Just as Jonah spent three days in the belly of the fish, the Son of Man will descend into death and rise. The ultimate sign will be the Cross and Resurrection. No fireworks—only fidelity unto death.
Nineveh repented at Jonah’s preaching. The Queen of the South traveled far to hear Solomon’s wisdom. Foreigners recognized what insiders dismissed. Jesus’ point is piercing: something greater stands before you, and you remain unmoved.
Repentance in Greek is metanoia—a change of mind and heart. It is not mere regret; it is reorientation. The sign has already been given in the Person of Christ. The question is whether we will respond.
This speaks urgently to the domestic church. We can grow familiar with holy things—Mass, Scripture, prayer—until they lose their edge. Children can hear truth daily and still miss the invitation if conversion is not modeled.
Exposure does not equal transformation. Repentance does.
Christ does not offer endless demonstrations; He offers Himself. The Cross is the sign. The empty tomb is the proof. The rest is response.
Build saint-forming homes by responding to Christ’s presence with sincere conversion, pray over your children by name that their hearts remain sensitive to truth, and act boldly in the power of the Holy Spirit, choosing repentance today rather than waiting for another sign.
“Jesus calls to conversion. This call is an essential part of the proclamation of the kingdom: ‘The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent, and believe in the Gospel.’” (CCC 1427)
LIFE APPLICATION QUESTIONS
In My Heart: Where is Christ inviting me to repent rather than demand more proof?
In My Home: How are we modeling real change rather than religious routine?
In My World: What witness can I give that Christ Himself is enough?
FAMILY LIVE IT
Make some time today to gather together and, going around, name one concrete way you want to grow closer to Jesus this Lent.
Then pray together aloud. As parents, place a hand on each person and pray over them by name, asking that they know God’s love personally, be freed from the Enemy’s lies that delay repentance, be strengthened to overcome temptation, and be filled with eagerness to respond to Christ without hesitation.
Daily Challenge: Make a brief examination of conscience tonight and ask forgiveness for one specific sin.
DAILY PARENT & GRANDPARENT BLESSING
LORD JESUS CHRIST, let Your holy anointing be upon each of our children, grandchildren, and godchildren this day and week, including all to whom they are called in vocation, and all future generations! In Your Sacred Name we claim them for You! We renounce all whispers, lies, and influences of the Enemy! We pray right now that each know Your loving Presence, be forged in virtue, and be flooded with an abundance of Your Holy Spirit to live fully their identity and mission in You now and through all eternity, through the intercession of our Blessed Mother! Amen.
PARENT BLESSING PROJECT: bit.ly/ParentBlessing
GOING VERTICAL
“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
Just as the vertical beam upholds the horizontal beam of the Cross, so too does undistracted, dedicated daily turning to God as our lifeblood uphold and strengthen every part of life. Start with just three minutes. Wait patiently for the breakthrough beyond the noise. Let Him speak.
ENTER THE RIDE OF A LIFETIME: LifeTimeRide.com
Listen to the moving song, Ride Of A Lifetime:
Spotify | Apple | Other
TODAY’S SPONSORSHIP
Sponsored by the generosity of the Rich & Connie Cronin Family, Cronin Auto Family
26875 N Dixie Hwy, Perrysburg, OH 43551 | (419) 874-4331
Would you, your business or organization like to help us spread these daily reflections? Contact us at Alive@MassImpact.us to learn more.
WE WANT TO PRAY FOR YOU!
Please share your prayer intentions in the comments at LiveITToday.us