Luke 15:20b-24
“But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and was filled with compassion for him; he ran to his son, threw his arms around him and kissed him. 21 “The son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am no longer worthy to be called your son.’
22 “But the father said to his servants, ‘Quick! Bring the best robe and put it on him. Put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. 23 Bring the fattened calf and kill it. Let’s have a feast and celebrate. 24 For this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found.’ So they began to celebrate.
Reflection
Here we have the Father’s response. The Father without even listening to the repentance of the prodigal son welcomes him home. The Father welcomes his lost child because he has never forgotten his son even though his son removed himself from the family. The Father kept the space to welcome his lost son home. How do you think we, as representatives of God’s work on earth, can keep an open space for our brothers and sisters who have not yet found their way home?
