Scripture Reading
Luke 15:20
And he arose and came to his father. But while he was still a long way off, his father saw him and felt compassion, and ran and embraced him and kissed him.
Reflection
The father in the parable does not wait behind a closed door. He sees the son while he is still far off and runs — an undignified, joyful sprint of compassion. This is who God is toward the repentant heart. Lent is the long walk home, and God is already running toward us. No matter how far we have wandered, we have not gone beyond the reach of the Father's arms.
Prayer for Today
Spirit of Wisdom,
may we bear your love for humanity
by bringing good news to the poor.
Acting according to your will,
we will come to know your reign,
where all will be seated at your heavenly banquet.
Let us bring food to the hungry,
healing to the violated,
and presence to the lonely.
Teach us to shines like the stars
in our relationship with God,
with our neighbor,
and with all of creation.
Lead us in promoting peace and integrity
through our everyday challenges.
May your comforting embrace bring us compassion for others.
may we bear your love for humanity
by bringing good news to the poor.
Acting according to your will,
we will come to know your reign,
where all will be seated at your heavenly banquet.
Let us bring food to the hungry,
healing to the violated,
and presence to the lonely.
Teach us to shines like the stars
in our relationship with God,
with our neighbor,
and with all of creation.
Lead us in promoting peace and integrity
through our everyday challenges.
May your comforting embrace bring us compassion for others.
Amen.