There are several books written on this theme. But the parable and the painting still speak more, hence the following reflection. This reflection has to be used together with the painting. The texts within brackets invite the reader to focus on details of particular parts of the painting. The following text is to be treated as an original writing of Sahaya G. Selvam, sdb. The copy of the painting is now in public domain, hence no copyright is required.
This is my story.
It is our story.
It is the story of how I negotiate with my self, my Father, and my brother.
It is the story of my life.
The story of my encounters with the self, God, and the other!
(The feet of the kneeling boy, the younger son, notice the torn […]
Prodigal Son
Catechetical Resource 5: The parable of the prodigal son – the compassionate father
This is the 2nd part of the reflection on the parable of the prodigal son. The focus is on the Father. Jesus invites us to imitate the father: Be compassionate as your heavenly father is compassionate. What dimension of the heart of the father that you would wish to add to your own heart?
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See also: The focus on the sons
Catechetical Resource 4: Who Am I in the Presence of God?
The Story of the Prodigal Son 1: Focussing on the Younger Son and the Elder Son
Who Am I? This is the first session of the two part reflection focussing on the Parable of the Prodigal Son (Lk 15). I prefer to call it, “The Parable of the Lost Son”. This part is a self-examination by taking a closer look at the younger son and the elder son. Both sons exhibit characteristics that we deal with in our own journey towards realising our true selves, and in opening ourselves to life and love in the Father. The result of coming to our selves, by being surprised by the love of the Father, is the celebration of life. (For a change look at the son being embraced by the father as the elder son!)
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