Sunday, March 30, is the Fourth Sunday of Lent. Mass readings: 1 Samuel 16:1b, 6-7, 10-13a; Psalm 23:1-3a, 3b-4, 5, 6; Ephesians 5:8-14; John 9:1-41 or John 9:1, 6-9, 13-17, 34-38.

Discover the importance of unconditional love in today's Gospel of the Prodigal Son and how it applies to our own lives.

The father orders a huge party to celebrate his son's return ... The younger, lost, or prodigal son was ‘dead’ before, not literally but because his soul was dead to God.

The best-known title of this parable is The Prodigal Son. This title suggests ... the festive space. For the father, the cause for joy is clear: “We must celebrate and rejoice” (Lk 15:32).

The prodigal son in today’s gospel reading provides a wonderful example of how to get over wounded pride and repent of even the most shameful acts. Remember that this fellow had given his father the ...

The older brother in the parable of the prodigal son voices a common ... the older brother feels overlooked when his father celebrates the younger son’s return with a lavish feast—a welcome ...

Rembrandt’s “The Return of the Prodigal Son” was among the Dutch artist’s final works. (Getty Images) As we cross the ...

“I am used to him not knowing how old I am,” the writer recalls of her 13-year-old self, who received letters that read like ...

The father is overjoyed at the return of his prodigal son. 1. Entry Have the webpage open and play your chosen music. An internet search on 'songs about forgiveness' will yield many possibilities.