Fr. Joshy reflects on Laetare Sunday as a call to rejoice in God’s mercy. He invites us to see ourselves in the parable of the Prodigal Son—whether as the wayward younger son, the resentful elder brother, or the compassionate father. True reconciliation comes through surrender, trust, and transformation. Like the father in the parable, we are called to forgive, embrace others with compassion, and become agents of God's mercy in the world.