This Sunday’s gospel (Luke 15:1-3, 11-32) is about the parable of the prodigal son, his older brother, and their merciful ...

The older brother in the parable of the prodigal son voices a common frustration: “The unfairness of somebody else getting what we think they don’t deserve,” says Stephen Tully, pastor of ...

like the older brother, felt an urge to separate yourself? Where is reconciliation needed today in the church community? The best-known title of this parable is The Prodigal Son. This title ...

His brother wasted everything ... The younger, lost, or prodigal son was ‘dead’ before, not literally but because his soul was dead to God. Now through returning to God’s love his soul ...

Those who remain stuck in the rut of shame will face great obstacles in finding healing for their souls. The prodigal son in today’s gospel reading provides a wonderful example of how to get over ...

The father is overjoyed at the return of his prodigal son ... Do you think the older son should also forgive his younger brother? Why do you think forgiveness is important? What happens if ...