Episode Transcript
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Whenever I read this Gospel passage,
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the faces of my father and mother
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always come to my mind.
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We are three children,
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my elder sister and younger brother
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were exceptionally good in academics.
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I, on the other hand,
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was very poor in studies.
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Whenever I returned home with my mark sheet after exams,
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my sister and brother would have either full marks,
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fifty out of fifty or at least forty-five out of fifty.
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But my marks would always be around five or ten out of fifty.
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Yet, not even once did my father or mother get angry with me.
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Instead, they would hold me close and comfort me, saying, 'don’t worry.'
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I still remember the day I performed well in a subject
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they prepared a special meal and celebrated my achievement.
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Unlike the resentful brother in the parable of the prodigal son,
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my sister and brother rejoiced in my success
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and joined in the celebration.
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This brings us to the Gospel passage,
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where we see a father
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who rejoices at the return of his lost son.
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Through this parable,
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Christ reveals the heart of God,
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a Father who does not dwell on our failures
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but instead celebrates our return.
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He is waiting, not to count our mistakes,
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but to welcome us back with open arms.
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Yes, dear friends,
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God longs to celebrate our return to Him.
