The words of the story,
labeled the Prodigal Son;
but this is a mistake
The deeper meaning,
for all of us prodigal children
the story of the father
reacting to both sons
those who go and lose their way
those who stay and are blind
The father allowing the children
to choose for themselves
Always waiting for them
to come back home
to understand their father’s love
the gifts he shared
with each one of them
June 15, 2008
Luke 15:11-32, Lectionary Year A, Prodigal Son,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the sermon,
“Jesus’ Teachings on Fatherhood”,
by Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord, NH, Father’s Day, June 15, 2008
Suncook United Methodist Church
Suncook, NH
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