Who doesn’t love the story of the prodigal son? Today is the day. In today’s liturgy the Saturday gospel is from Luke.
LUKE 15:1-3, 11-32 (please read it now. Let it speak to you in a new way!)
In someway we can all identify with the wandering, running younger son. We can be rash, foolish, independent minded—and shortsighted and particularly ungrateful. Bullseye!
And let’s not forget the elder brother. We can be just like him too. Begrudgingly obedient, stubborn and at time feeling entitled. Someone owes us. Checkmate!
Both attitudes are in need of adjustment and…forgiveness!
Recently someone shared with me the words of a priest spoken at a Lenten scripture study/reflection. To paraphase him, “No matter how many steps we have taken away from God, one or 28 thousand, it only takes one step back and God comes running.” Today is the day!
