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Table of contents: October 7, 2012

Thursday, February 20, 2014

The Prodigals

wounded by
sin's original consequences
deceived by
modern fantasies of
independence and
self-fulfillment
ignoring the
reality of sin by
keeping their
hearts firmly in
their own possession
Prodigals have
withdrawn from My Presence
even those who call
themselves My Children -
followers of My Son -
by fulfilling the minimums
while resisting surrender
superficially faithful
while picking and choosing
what to believe and 
how to live their faith
while others...without pretense
are conquered by the
forces of darkness by
having their feelings
direct their behavior
thus proving them
chained to the
whims of a fallen nature
while their pride prevents the
dignity of My Gift -
to share My Nature -
bought by Precious Blood
thoughtlessly ignoring
My Love they
pursue their own desires
following the world's ways
ignoring My offer of Mercy
so
here I stand on
Calvary's hilltop
suffering with My Son
waiting with open arms
just as His are spread by
nails of sin
Our Hearts pierced by
rejection's spear
still...We have sent the Spirit
far and wide to
call and empower
Our Prodigals to
change their hearts
change their minds
Believe the Good News
return home by Grace
persevere through Satan's
temptation to gain the 
whole world so as to
finally sup with Us by
Breaking Sacred Bread 
together once again
thus
We entreat in tears:
turn back from
wandering foreign lands!
hear our Merciful plea!
your Royal Rings
and Robes
await!

Reflection/Discussion:
-Who are the Prodigals?
-What are some of the pitfalls for Prodigals?
-What does it mean to "come home"?
-What are some of the obstacles Prodigals face to come home?
-How does a Prodigal 'come home'?
-How can you help bring Prodigals 'home'?
-What has to change to bring this about?








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