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Love Revealed By Jesus Christ | Meditations | Parable | Prodigal Son
The parable of the prodigal son is among the most famous of the parables which Jesus teaches us. Indeed the phrase ‘prodigal son’ is familiar to English speakers who might not tend to read the Bible very often if at all.
In the parable of the prodigal son, the story Jesus tells is so homely and familiar to our lives, and to our most basic human and family instincts, that even without the deeper meanings as we interpret the parable, it would be powerfully moving to hear as a tale of estrangement and difficulty followed by forgiveness and reconciliation through love.
Jesus tells this parable because of the accusation of the Pharisees and scribes: the accusation being that Jesus meets and eats with tax collectors and sinners. Christ’s message is clear: he is come to save sinners. Moreover, he expresses his and his Father’s boundless love and forgiveness of us all. Indeed, we should know that when we confess and repent of our sins and return to God, God rejoices to have us with Him once more. God is really overjoyed. This is a powerful message [ … read more … ]
Parable Of The Prodigal Son | Parables Of Jesus
May the peace and joy of Jesus Christ be with us always.
Peace, and thank you.
Second Temple Judaism refers to the religious and cultural practices of the Jewish people during the Second Temple period, which lasted from the construction of the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 516 BCE until its destruction by the Romans in 70 CE. During this time, Judaism was marked by the development of various religious movements and the emergence of important religious figures such as the Pharisees, Sadducees, and Essenes [ … ]
The poem meditates on a relationship with God, this explored through themes of transcendence, vulnerability, and search for spiritual guidance. Herbert begins with an expression of gratitude, addressing this divine presence as ‘sweetest of sweets’. This epithet evokes an almost sensual intimacy, suggesting a deeply personal connection with God, who offers relief and solace. God’s intervention is characterized as rescuing Herbert from bodily and mental distress and transporting him to a ‘house of pleasure’ and ‘dainty lodging’. These phrases conjure images of refuge and spiritual elevation, positioning God as nurturer and healer who offers sanctuary from life’s tribulations [ … ]
In his letter to Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Saint Ignatius of Antioch speaks not only as a spiritual father and friend but also as one who writes under the shadow of martyrdom. On the way to his execution in Rome around AD 107, Ignatius pens a letter that overflows with spiritual depth, pastoral wisdom, and a vision of Christian endurance grounded in Jesus Christ [ … ]
