First Reading: Joshua 5.9a, 10-12
Psalm: #34 … Refrain: Taste and see that the Lord is good.
Second Reading: 2 Corinthians 5.17-21
Gospel Acclamation: I will get up and go to my father and say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.(Luke 15.18) Glory and praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Gospel: Luke 15.1-3, 11-32 (Parable of the Prodigal Son)
Theme: Return to God. He is waiting to forgive and embrace you.
Commentary:
Have you ever lost something? Today we hear another parable or teaching story by Jesus. It is about a father who lost something very precious to him. He lost his son. It is a well loved story called The Prodigal Son.