This generation is an evil generation - Which is this Generation?

GOSPEL THOUGHTS

*Lenten Season: First Week : Wednesday*

*Gospel : Lk 11:29-32*

*First Reading : Jon 3:1-10*

*Responsorial Psalm : Ps 51:3-4, 12-13, 18-19*

*“This generation is an evil generation - Which is this Generation?*

*1) Which is this Generation?*

When Jesus said, *This generation is an evil generation* (Luke 11:29), He was specifically speaking about the people of His time.

These  people refused to believe in Him despite witnessing His miracles and hearing His teachings.

However, these words of Jesus  are not limited to that historical moment—they have ongoing relevance.

*2) The Generation That Rejects Christ*

Any generation that refuses to believe in Jesus, despite clear evidence of His truth, falls into the this category 

Today, many reject God’s Word in favor of secular ideologies, relativism, and self-centered living.

*3) The Generation That Seeks Signs Without Faith*

Many want miracles, blessings, and supernatural experiences but are unwilling to follow Christ in obedience.

True faith does not depend on signs but on trusting God's Word (John 20:29)

Such people belong to the evil Generation

*4) The Generation That Loves Darkness More Than Light*

Jesus said, *People loved the darkness rather than the light because their deeds were evil* (John 3:19).

A generation that embraces sin while rejecting biblical truth fits this description.

*5) The Generation That Refuses to Repent*

In contrast to Nineveh (who repented at Jonah’s preaching), modern society often dismisses the call to repentance and righteousness.

Without repentance, people remain under judgment (Acts 17:30-31).

Such people belong to this category

*6) Is Every Person in This Generation Evil?*

No. While Jesus  condemned the generation as a whole, He always extended grace to individuals who repented and followed Him. 

Even today, those who humble themselves and turn to Christ are set apart from the *evil generation* and become part of His kingdom (John 1:12).

*7) Final Warning*

*This generation* refers to any age in which people reject God’s truth, demand signs without faith, and refuse to repent. 

The question we must ask ourselves is: *Are we part of this generation, or are we following Christ faithfully?*

*Think about it*

*God bless you and your family. Praying for you and your dear ones*

*Fr Maxim DSouza*

*Jeppu Seminary*

*Mangalore*