Member Resources
Thank you for joining the Jonah Plan and becoming an Apostle of Reconciliation.
Jonah Plan Prayer
Lord, we pray for an increased devotion to the Sacrament of Confession. May we, our family, friends and fellow parishioners be renewed through reconciliation with you. May we come to recognize your abundant Love and Mercy for us and for the whole world. We ask your blessings on all priests who, though the ministry of the Church, offer Christ's gift of Mercy to all, for all time.
There are two ways to become a member of The Jonah Plan:
First, sign up as an individual and get emails sent to you directly.
Second, sign up as a parish-based prayer group. The leader of the prayer group would be the intermediary with The Jonah Plan apostolate, responsible for distributing monthly information to their fellow prayer partners. Parish-based groups are a beautiful way to affect the culture of your particular parish. "For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them."
If you choose to form a prayer group, please ask your pastor for permission. To help with this, we have created a document to begin the conversation.
Either view the document by clicking the button below or contact us if you have further questions.
When people sign up to be a part of the apostolate, they choose the day they would like to pray. Some people choose their birthday or another day which has significance to them. This makes it easier to remember their commitment to pray.
Ask those you invited to register as a member so that they can receive monthly bulletins.
The "how's" and "why's" are also located there. Examination of Conscience, testimonies of those who have come back to the sacrament, and Church documents can be found on our Resource page.
We will be adding material often. Be sure to check back regularly.
To learn more about the benefits of regular confession, please click here. To learn more about the devotion of the Five First Saturdays, please click here.
Participants choose a day to pray for the intention that others return to the Sacrament of Confession and for the renewal of their own heart and the hearts of family, friends and their faith community.
Lord, we pray for an increased devotion to the Sacrament of Confession. May we, our family, friends and fellow parishioners be renewed through reconciliation with you. May we come to recognize your abundant Love and Mercy for us and for the whole world. We ask your blessings on all priests who, though the ministry of the Church, offer Christ's gift of Mercy to all, for all time.
Penance/reparation ideas:
- Go to mass on your prayer day and offer it up for the intention of the apostolate.
- Pray a rosary on your prayer day for the intention that people will return to Confession.
- Fast in some way.
- Pray the Chaplet of Divine Mercy.
If you could say a Hail Mary for the apostolate that would be much appreciated.
If you would like to make a donation to help us in our work, we would be very thankful. Your donation would NOT be tax deductible. Please make checks payable to The Jonah Plan and mail to :
The Jonah Plan
4997 Voyager Ct.
Blue Ash OH, 45242
"Confession heals, confession justifies, confession grants pardon of sin, all hope consists in confession; in confession there is a chance for mercy."
St. Isidore of Seville
Our Mission
We are on a mission to remind others of the beauty of the Sacrament of Confession as an authentic experience of God's mercy.
Our vision
We create resources for groups to form within Catholic parishes centered on prayer that all may experience God's mercy in the sacrament of confession and no matter what's happen, begin anew.
