Which Prodigal Son are YOU? - Daily Gospel Reflection

Today’s Gospel Reading is from Luke 15: 1-3 and 11-32.

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This is the story of the two Prodigal sons because both sons are troubled. The first, as most know, leaves home with his inheritance, is miserable, and upon returning is met with open arms by his father. But Benedict XVI points out that the second son is extremely bitter in the face of the return of his younger brother.

It’s not fair. But God’s mercy isn’t about fairness, it’s a gift given even when it is least deserved. As we go through Lent, a time of repentance it is good to remember that God’s mercy is for you.

Let us pray that we may avail ourselves of the mercy of God that is beyond reason, beyond fairness, but is given abundantly.

Praised Be Jesus Christ!