Lavish Love

Does it seem possible we are approaching the half-way mark in Lent?  A good time to review our Lenten Plan and to spend some time today reflecting on the Father's Passionate and unlimited love for us as described in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, which serves as our gospel reading for today.. (Lk 15: 1-32). Despite their sins: the younger son's insulting demand for his inheritance and his departure from the family farm to a life of loose living, and the elder son's pride and refusal to accept his brother's return, the two young men receive the same compassion and forgiveness from their loving father. What a signal for us not to despair when we look at our past and our actions today.  We fail daily, but our Father is always there with a hug, a new robe, a ring and a party! What an incentive for us to be full of hope and joy, and for us to lavish this same love on others!  Go for it!
Bro. Rene