“A man had two sons…” So begins what is commonly called “The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 11:15-32). Given that prodigal means “recklessly extravagant,” perhaps this is more aptly called “The Parable of the Prodigal Father,” who is recklessly extravagant in his love for both of his wayward sons. With this story, Jesus invites us to reflect on our response to the grace of God - for ourselves and for others.
