The WORD
today (see http://usccb.org/bible/readings/030213.cfm)
reminds me how good and great God is.
The first reading tells us that God removes guilt, pardons
sin and shows compassion. The psalmist echoes this is saying that the Lord is
kind and merciful. Early on, we are reminded how loving God is.
The gospel tells us the story of the prodigal son. We have
always been asked what we relate to: the prodigal son and his actions, or the
other son who feels envious to the attention given to the prodigal son. Today, I
am reminded of the father. He is kind and merciful. First of all, he
immediately gave his son the inheritance. Then after the son squandered the
money, he welcomes him with joy and love. Then when the other son states his
sentiments, he woos the son and reminds him how much he is loved as well. The
father does not judge, is generous,
forgiving, and loving.
God is the father.
No matter what we do, no matter what our concerns us, he
will always love us. He will always be ready to welcome us if we come to him
with repentance and humility. He will always remind us of his love for us.
God loves us so much. May his love move us to love him and
express it to others.
Father God,
Thank you for the weekend. Thank you for the opportunity
to sleep longer. Lord, thank you for loving me so much. Thank you for never
giving up on me, for always being ready to welcome me, to forgive me when I come
to you in repentance. Lord, may I always allow you to love me, and may your
love move me into loving you through others. Amen.
Blessed weekend!
In Christ,
-g-
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