Speaking to Every Prodigal (Audio)

Published: March 10, 2013, 10 a.m.

In the parable that Christ narrates in this Sunday's Gospel, we catch a glimpse of the heart of God. In the father's attitude of love to his returning, prodigal son, we see God's welcoming compassion to every returning prodigal. For those among us who are lost, the Gospel account is a message of hope-hope of being found. The selfsame Gospel entreats others to care for the lost much like God does.