As noted last week, priests have two choices for the readings on the Third, Fourth and Fifth Sundays of Lent. They can always use the “Scrutiny Readings,” i.e., the readings for preparing catechumens ...

have more than enough food to eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, “Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. The prodigal son ...

Jesus Christ’s Parable of the Prodigal Son is a lesson about forgiveness, rejoicing and how to show a true welcome to those struggling with their sins, Pope Francis said before the Angelus on Sunday.

The parable of the prodigal son is one of the greatest redemption stories ever told—a story filled with mercy and grace. It is a parable of how God views us and how we can choose to repent and turn to ...