As Father Peter reminded us in this morning's homily, Jesus calls us to repentance because he longs to be merciful and forgive us. The disasters and misfortunes that befall us are not God's punishment for our sinfulness, but they help us notice the precariousness of all human existence in a world in flux. Jesus' invitation is always to pray, to notice our need for God's mercy, our need to repent for his kingdom is near at hand.