It took the Prodigal Son so long to return! His Father was not waiting to roast him over an open fire. No, he was launching forth loving “filament, filament, filament, out of himself/ Ever ...

The parable of the prodigal son reveals the heart of the Father: merciful, patient and always ready to reconcile. On this ...

Lent is a 40 day retreat for us to reflect on the many reasons we need the mercy of God. Prodigal is a word that means reckless use of one’s resources. The young man wastes his life with abandon and ...

The story of the prodigal son beautifully illustrates the themes of renewal and conversion” The Gospel of Laetere Sunday ...

But it’s on and in every page too. He asks us questions. Are we the prodigal son? Are we the unforgiving son? Are we the father? Why did Rembrandt make the painting’s focus the face and hands ...

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