help the old, be open to the future, spread
love.
Be poor among the poor.
Include the excluded and preach peace."
Pope Francis
The Prodigal Son, A Story of Our Life
Lk. 15:11-32
This weekend March 4th
and 5th, the Universal Catholic Church has been invited to
participate in the international initiative, ’24 Hours for the Lord’. Pope Francis has sent out ‘Missionaries of
Mercy’ to bring mercy, forgiveness and reconciliation to all peoples. Parishes are asked to make the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and Eucharistic adoration available for a 24-hour period on this
weekend.
In Luke’s account of the
Prodigal Son we find our own story of being called home where we experience
mercy and forgiveness. We are also
called to embrace the other and bathe them in mercy, forgiveness - to be
ambassadors in Jesus’ Name of reconciliation.
Take some time this weekend to pray for this gift of
MERCY
In our world
and in our lives.
Oh God,
We cry justice for
our bruised and battered planet.
We cry justice for
our poor and marginalized communities of color
here and around the world.
We cry justice for
our detained immigrant and refugee
brothers and sisters in search of a home.
We cry justice for
all harmed by an unjust global economy.
We cry justice for
our criminal and legal system
that is selective in who is held accountable.
We cry justice for
our cities where violence is born
of injustice and inhumane conditions.
We cry justice ... We cry peace.
MERCY! AMEN!
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