4th Sunday of Lent (Year C)
Opening the Word
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In today’s Gospel we hear about the Prodigal Son from the Gospel of Luke. Scriptures talk about a son who was lost is now found and is received into the loving arms of his father. How do you view God the father? Do you fall upon His love and mercy when you’ve strayed? Let us remember that we are God’s children and we must maintain our hope in the mercy and love of the Lord.
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