Nineveh Lent (3 day Lent)

Sermons / Homilies, Bible Readings, Prayers on Nineveh Lent

The three day lent is a lent of attrition and repentance commemorating the repentance of the people Nineveh at the preaching of Prophet Jonah. This lent starts three weeks before the start of the Great Lent.

Lectionary Readings:

First Day: St. Matthew 7: 1-12, Jonah 1:1-17

Second Day: St. Mathew 24:36-46, Jonah 2:1-10

Third Day: St. Mathew 12:38-50, Jonah 3:1-10

End of Nineveh Lent (Thursday): St. Luke 12: 54-13: 9, Jonah 4:1-11

Complete Lectionary Readings for Nineveh Lent (Mon - Thu)

Full Lectionary readings (OT, Sleeha and Gospel) for Nineveh Lent (Mon-Thu)

General Articles and Sermons on Nineveh (3 Day) Lent

Contemplations on the Book of Jonah, The Prophet
by H. H. Pope Shenouda III, LL Pope of Alexandria and the See of St. Mark

Our Salvation: A Study In Jonah
by James Boice

Homily on Jonah and Nineveh
by Fr. Dan

Jonah: The Reluctant Ambassador
by Ray C. Stedman

Request for a Sign - Homily on John and Matthew 12:38-50

Are You Suffering from the Jonah Syndrome?
by Dr. Michael Brown

Nineveh Fast
by HH Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Antioch and All The East
Supreme Head of the Universal Syrian Orthodox Church

The Lent of Jonah
by Bar Eto briro Dr. D Babu Paul

The History of the Three Days Lent in Syriac Orthodox Church
by Rev. Fr. Dr. Biji Chirathilattu

Prophet Jonah
by Very Rev. Joseph C. Joseph Corepiscopa

The Story of Jonah

Three Days Lent - Are We Ready to Obey, Pray, Repent?
by Cheriyan Vengal

About The Fast of Nineveh
by George Andrews
Various Traditions Regarding the Fast of Nineveh (Baoutha d'Ninwaye)
Reflections on Nineveh Fast

Have a blessed Nineveh Lent!

Can You Run and Hide from God?
Lessons from Jonah and Nineveh.

Importance of the Nineveh Lent in Syriac Orthodox Church
The Fast of Nineveh: Bible Readings and Reflections
by SOC-WUS
Nineveh - An Unlikely Revival
by Dr. Erwin W. Lutzer
Nineveh Lent - Day 2

Destruction of Nineveh Plains, Iraq

ISIS Destroys the Oldest Assyrian Monastery in Iraq - St. Elijah's Monastery
by Martha Mendoza, Maya Alleruzzo and Bram Janssen

Sermons and Bible Commentaries for Nineveh Lent:

First Day of Nineveh Lent: St. Matthew 7: 1-12, Jonah 1:1- 17

Sermons
Angry and yet forgiving: Thoughts of Nineveh Lent
by Rev. Fr. K. K. John

Devotional Thoughts on Nineveh Lent (3 Day Lent)
by Fr. George, Ireland
Devotional Thoughts for the first day of 3 day Lent
by Jose Kurian Puliyeril
A Judgmental Attitude
by Scott Sperling
Bible Commentaries
Matthew Hernry's Commentary on Jonah 1

Geneva Notes/ Commentary on Jonah 1

Second Day of Nineveh Lent: St. Mathew 24:36-46, Jonah 2:1-10

Sermons

More Than a Fish Story
by Rabbi David Saperstein

The Fainting Soul Revived
by Charles H. Spurgeon

Salvation of the Lord
by Charles H. Spurgeon

Devotional thoughts for 2nd day of 3 day Lent
by Jose Kurian Puliyeril

Bible Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jonah 2

Geneva Notes on Jonah Chapter 2

Third Day of Nineveh Lent: St. Mathew 12:38-50, Jonah 3:1-10

Sermons

"Jonah and the Whale"
by Pastor Edward F. Markquart

"The Phone's Ringing!"
by John Jewell

Jonah's Mission
by Larry Broding

Hindering God
by Pastor Dan

Devotional thoughts for the 3rd Day of 3 days Lent
by Jose Kurian Puliyeril

Bible Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jonah 3

Geneva Notes/ Commentary on Jonah 3

End of Nineveh Lent (Thursday): St. Luke 12: 54-13: 9, Jonah 4:1-11

Sermons

Jonah and Nineveh
by Rev. Markus Dünzkofer

Jonah, the Reluctant Prophet
by Paul Walton

Bible Commentaries

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Jonah 4

Malankara World Journal Specials on Nineveh Lent

Volume 7 No 396 Feb 3, 2017
Nineveh Lent
Volume 6 No 326 January 17 2016
Nineveh Lent Special
Volume 5 No 261: January 25 2015
Nineveh Lent
Volume 4 No 195: February 9, 2014
Nineveh Lent

Volume 2 No 50: January 30 2012
Special on 3-Day Lent

Prayers for Nineveh Lent

Evening Prayer for Three- Day Lent

Prayer for Lent - Reconciliation
Aghni Parthene - O Pure Virgin
Russian Orthodox Devotional especially chanted during the Lent Season
A Sinner's prayer
Prayer for Forgiveness of Sins by St. Gemma Galgani
More Prayers - Common Prayers and Prayers for Special Occasions and Articles on Prayer

General Sermons on Repentance, Jonah and Nineveh

The God of the Second Chance
by Dr. Haddon Robinson

A Life of Repentance
by Ralph Bouma

Confession of Sin

The Sacrament of Repentance

Sin and its Confession

Confession for the Remission of Sins

Holy Confession - Spiritual Therapy for the Soul

On Confession by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh Part 1

On Confession by Protopriest Valerian Krechetov, Russian Orthodox Church

Should I confess before a Priest?

A Question About Confession

Confession: Reflections of Saint Mother Teresa

Examination of Conscience
Here is a helpful examination of conscience, based on the Ten Commandments.
Fr. Z’s 20 Tips For Making A Good Confession
Preparing for Confession - Guide for Adults
Here is a document prepared by a Catholic Lay member about preparing for the Confession. It is an excellent article to prepare for a Lifetime Confession and as a guide for the Examination of Conscience.
Preparing for Confession - Orthodox Church
In Orthodox Church, the confession guides are typically centered around the 10 Commandments and The Beatitudes. Here is an excerpt from the Greek Orthodox Church Guide to Preparing for Confession. Similar confessionals are used in other Orthodox Churches.
Cardinal Stafford's Homily at Penitential Liturgy With an Examination of Conscience
Today the Church urges us to two actions prior to confession. First. We are urged to pray for forgiveness. The penitent asks for mercy from Jesus who "humbled himself and became obedient unto death, even death on the cross" (Philippians 2:8). Second. In prescribing an examination of conscience the Church suggests the Sermon on the Mount as an aid.

Malankara World Journal on Repentance and Remission of Sins

Volume 6 No 324 January 7 2016
Repentance and Remission of Sins

Volume 4 No 244: October 31, 2014
Theme: Keys to The Kingdom - Forgiveness

Volume 4 No 229: July 25, 2014
Theme: Unforgivable Sin

More on Fasting and Lent

Fasting
by HH Moran Mor Ignatius Zakka I Iwas, Patriarch of Universal Syrian Orthodox Church and All The East

Lenten Reflections: LENT as FEAST and FAST

The Significance of Fasting in the Struggle against Fallen Spirits

Fasting Enlightens the Soul

Great Lent

For More Resources on Fasting and Lent, See Malankara World Supplement on Great Lent

8-Day Lent Resources

Malankara World Journal published a series of specials suitable for study, reflection and meditation on each day of the 8-Day Lent. Many of these articles provides food for thought, reflection and prayer. You can read them here:

MWJ 2017 Specials

Volume 7 No 435 Sept. 6, 2017
Ettu Nomb Special - Themes: Nativity of St. Mary, Faith

Volume 7 No 434 Sept. 1, 2017
Themes: Temple Tax, Ettu Nomb Special - Love

Volume 7 No 433 August 30, 2017
Theme: Ettu Nomb (8 Day Lent) Special, Featured: Humility

MWJ 2016 Specials

Volume 6 No 372 Sep 8 2016
Nativity of St. Mary-The Theotokos

Volume 6 No 371 Sep 7 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 7: Discipleship

Volume 6 No 370 Sep 6 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 6: Suffering

Volume 6 No 369 Sep 5 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 5: Prayer

Volume 6 No 368 Sep 4 2016
Theme: Marriage and Divorce

Volume 6 No 367 Sep 3 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 3: Faith

Volume 6 No 366 Sep 2 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 2: Love

Volume 6 No 365 Sep 1 2016
Ettu Nomb Special Day 1: Humility

MWJ 2014 Specials

Volume 4 No 236: September 5, 2014
Theme: Feast of the Nativity of St. Mary

Volume 4 No 235: September 3, 2014
Ettu Nombu (8 Day Lent) Special

Volume 4 No 234: August 29, 2014
Theme: 8-Day Lent

MWJ 2013 Specials

Volume 3 No 161: September 1, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 1

Volume 3 No 162: September 2, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 2

Volume 3 No 163: September 3, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 3

Volume 3 No 164: September 4, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 4

Volume 3 No 165: September 5, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 5

Volume 3 No 166: September 6, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 6

Volume 3 No 167: September 7, 2013
Ettu Nombu (8 Days Lent) Special - Day 7

Volume 3 No 168: September 8, 2013
Theme: Nativity of Theotokos

MWJ 2012 Specials

Volume 2 No 93: August 30 2012
Ettu Nomb (8 Day Lent) Special

Volume 2 No 94: Sep 4 2012
Ettu Nomb (8 Day Lent) Special 2

Volume 2 No 95: Sep 7 2012
Nativity Feast of St. Mary - Special

MWJ 2011 Specials

Volume 1 No 21: September 1 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 1)

Volume 1 No 22: September 2 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 2)

Volume 1 No 23: September 3 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 3)

Volume 1 No 24: September 4 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 4)

Volume 1 No 25: September 5 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 5)

Volume 1 No 26: September 6 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 6)

Volume 1 No 27: September 7 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 7)

Volume 1 No 28: September 8 2011
(Nativity of St. Mary Vigil Special - Day 8)

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