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Today’s gospel reading of what is usually referred to as the Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of my favorites. Since this parable is also about the forgiveness of the father towards his wayward son, I prefer the title of The Forgiving Father.
When we focus on the son and his transgressions, our tendency is to look inward at our own transgressions. There is nothing wrong with a good inward look but not if we lose sight of the love and forgiveness of the father.
There is none among us who has not sinned, some more than others. At some point we realize that our sinful ways are not working and yearn to return home to the safety and love of our heavenly family. When we do, God is waiting with His hand held out to you. All you must do is reach out and grab hold and know that you are home.
Today’s gospel reading of what is usually referred to as the Parable of the Prodigal Son is one of my favorites. Since this parable is also about the forgiveness of the father towards his wayward son, I prefer the title of The Forgiving Father.
When we focus on the son and his transgressions, our tendency is to look inward at our own transgressions. There is nothing wrong with a good inward look but not if we lose sight of the love and forgiveness of the father.
There is none among us who has not sinned, some more than others. At some point we realize that our sinful ways are not working and yearn to return home to the safety and love of our heavenly family. When we do, God is waiting with His hand held out to you. All you must do is reach out and grab hold and know that you are home.
For as the heaven is high above the earth, so great is His mercy toward them that fear Him. As far as the east is from the west, so far hath He removed our transgressions from us.(Psalm 103:11,12)
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