Today's reading recounts the well known parable of the “Prodigal Son”.
A story of loss and of gain, of separation and of reconciliation.
While speaking to “tax collectors and sinners” (inclusive), Jesus uses the image of a father's love for his son to describe how much the Father loves us. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw
him and was filled with compassion for him...” Near or far, God is searching for us. “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” With the rescue mission complete, let the celebration begin!
While speaking to “tax collectors and sinners” (inclusive), Jesus uses the image of a father's love for his son to describe how much the Father loves us. “But while he was still a long way off, his father saw
him and was filled with compassion for him...” Near or far, God is searching for us. “But we had to celebrate and be glad, because this brother of yours was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.” With the rescue mission complete, let the celebration begin!
During Lent this year, may we be continually reminded of the deep love that our heavenly Father has for us.
Il fallait bien s'égayer et se réjouir,
parce que ton frère que voici était mort et qu'il est revenu à la vie, parce
qu'il était perdu et qu'il est retrouvé.
Jeff Stairs
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