The parable of the prodigal son is actually a story about two brothers. Jesus is addressing the grumbling Pharisees who are annoyed that Jesus is eating and drinking with tax collectors and sinners (younger brothers). Jesus story then describes the costly, generous love the Father has for BOTH his sons. The younger who receives an extravagant welcome. And the older who is welcome back into the feast. Both sons are lost and the Father’s love for both is costly and generous. The gospel says that whoever we are, everyone is wrong, and everyone is loved. And as we parent our children our job is to pass this extravagant love onto them. Whether our kids are ‘far off’ or ‘close at home’ – they need to know the love of a wonderful Heavenly Father!
