This Sunday is the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, during which we hear the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Fr. Gregory expounds on the parable, showing us how we are like the prodigal son and must return to our Father.
We, like the prodigal son, stray far from our Father’s house and what God intended for our lives.
However, we, like the prodigal son, can make a decision to return to our Father’s house. We, like the prodigal son can confess, saying, “I have sinned,” realizing how far from home we’ve strayed. We, like the prodigal son, can get up and begin the journey home.
And our Father, like the compassionate father, waits for us and rejoices at our return with unconditional love.
As we approach the Lenten season, Fr. Gregory emphasizes that we too can return to our Father’s house through confession, coming to church, and celebrating the Eucharist.
