This weekend we celebrate the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year C, and the beloved parable of the prodigal son. This is certainly one of my favorite parables, and all the readings for today proclaim God's mercy toward humanity.
The psalm for this weekend is taken from chapter 51, the most famous of the seven Penitential Psalms. The response, however, is from today's gospel in Luke chapter 15. Verse 18 is used for the response:
"I will rise and go to my father."
The communion antiphon for today also proclaims God's great mercy. Taken from Psalm chapter 36 verse 8, we read:
"How precious is your mercy, O God!
The children of men seek shelter in the shadow of your wings."
Featured Songs:
"Psalm 51: I Will Rise" (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/psalm-51-i-will-rise/
Communion Antiphon: Psalm 36:8 (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/communion-antiphon-24th-ot/
Misericordes Sicut Pater (Paul Inwood)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/misericordes-sicut-pater-eng/
"Lead Me Back to You" (Rebecca De La Torre)
https://themodernpsalmist.com/songs/lead-me-back-to-you/
Episode web page:
https://themodernpsalmist.com/podcast-episode/24th-sunday-in-ordinary-time-year-c/
