Saturday of the Second Week of Lent
Luke 15: 1-3; 11-22
Mercy
In Luke 15, Jesus presents three parables of mercy: the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son. Each story reveals the boundless love and mercy of God, but the parable of the prodigal son particularly highlights the compassionate heart of the Father. This father is a powerful image of God, who respects our freedom, even when it leads us away from Him. Although the son chooses a path of sin, the father’s love never wavers. He waits patiently, watching for his son’s return, demonstrating that God’s mercy is always available to us.
The father’s acceptance of his rebellious son illustrates that no transgression is beyond God’s forgiveness. His love doesn’t depend on our flawlessness; instead, it stems from His boundless mercy. The joyous reception of the son, free from judgment, serves as a reminderthat God rejoices over every sinner who turns back to Him. This occasion encourages us to place our trust in the sacrament of reconciliation, through which God’s love renews our dignity and grants us a new beginning.
The older son represents those who struggle with self-righteousness, forgetting that God’s mercy is for all. The father’s gentle reminder—that everything he has belongs to both sons—calls us to let go of pride and share in the joy of forgiveness. Whether we see ourselves in the younger or older son, the message is the same: God seeks both the lost and the self-assured, offering His mercy to all.
During this Lenten season, we are invited to return to the Father’s loving embrace. Let us reject sin, seek reconciliation, and allow God’s mercy to renew our hearts. With the help of Mary, Mother of Mercy, may we draw closer to God, who never tires of forgiving and welcoming us home.
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