Pope at Santa Martha: The “Sign of Jonah” is the sign of truth that gives us the confidence to be saved by the blood of Christ. How many Christians are there, that think they will be saved only for the works they perform. The works are necessary, but they are a consequence, a response to the merciful love that saves us. These works without merciful love mean nothing. The “Jonah Syndrome” is work without this love. We should ask ourselves and make a choice: "What do I prefer? The Sign of Jonah or The Syndrome of Jonah?"
From Pope Francis' homily at Santa Martha, Monday, October 14, 2013