St Nicholas

A Reflection From Fr Ron

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This Weeks Readings:

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Isaiah 55.1-9

Psalm 63.1-9

1 Corinthians 10.1-13

Gospel according to Luke 13.1-9

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Luke 15:11-32 - The parable of the Prodigal Son

So much has been written about the parable of the prodigal son. About the older brother we can sympathise with, about the younger brother who repents, about the father who rushes out to meet him (and us) with mercy and grace.

Sometimes, when we re-hear a familiar parable, we forget to listen anew and only half-listen to a story we think we already know. But what would happen if we pretended it was the first time we were hearing this parable?

 

What part of the story would we be struck by? Could we place ourselves in the scene? Are we the younger brother at the moment, or the older brother, or the father? Are we the servants, observing the goings-on of the household, or preparing the feast for others to enjoy? Are we the person who has hired the younger brother, a foreigner in our land?

What is our response to such a display of lavish generosity and love?

 

Is there anyone in our lives who might need to experience that mercy for themselves?

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Peace and Grace to you.

Fr Ron.