We can only recognize a God of Mercy, however, if we recognize ourselves as people twisted and distorted by sin. Who pays attention to mercy but sinners?

The sign of Jonah proclaimed by Jesus was saying to the Scribes and Pharisees, shouting to them as it shouts to the Church: “There are lost people out there whom you’re supposed to go see. God made them all, God loves them all, just the same as He loves you. So go!