There are three people in this story and we can identify with all of them:
The son who went far from his Father and followed his own way into the most degrading behaviour.
The son who thought he was good and observant, but deep down, did not have the mind of his Father at all. He kept the commandments and all the rules, but did not have a forgiving heart.
The Father whose love never changes no matter what his children do, and is ready to accept them back every time without exception.
Which of these three most represents me? Which one would I want to be like? Many say they identify most with the elder son—which of course is the point of the story. They are the real sinners who shut their hearts against God’s compassionate love. The parable does not tell us what the elder son ultimately decides. What would we do?
There are three people in this story and we can identify with all of them: The son who went far from his Father and followed his own way into the most degrading behaviour. The son who thought he was good and observant, but deep down, did not have the mindRead More →
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This Gospel gives a wonderful image of God. God is the gardener – a hopeful and patient gardener. God will not toss us aside immediately if we are not bearing fruit. Our gardener, God, will fertilise us, nurture us, and pull the weeds that are growing within and around us. Read More →
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There is something fascinating about the fact that the ‘transfigured’ Jesus is still recognisably Jesus. This reminds me of the story of the road to Emmaus, where the disciples at first don’t recognise the resurrected Jesus and then, suddenly, they know it is him, in the breaking of the bread.Read More →
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The Gospel gives us a hint as to what to expect during Lent. The forty days that prepare Jesus for his ministry are offered to us every year to test our willingness to follow. In Luke, Jesus is never left alone and even in the desert he has the devilRead More →
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Fig trees, if they are well tended and taken care of, can produce fruit for over 100 years. So also, you, if you make sure good words and edifying words proceed from your mouth, may be producing fruit for hundreds of years to come – even after you are deadRead More →
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