In the reflection that the Pope prepared for the general listening of the Holy Wednesday, which canceled the continuous recovery, the Holy Father remembers the story of the lost son and believes that regardless of the extent of the extent that we spent, our loved father awaits us with open arms.
Sebastian Samson Ferrari – Vatican City
Despite the general audience of this sacred Wednesday. April 16, 2025, was canceled due to the convoy of Pope Francis in Santa Marta Kaza, the Press Office Share the text of Christian education By the Holy Father. On this occasion, a continuation of the course of reflections “Jesus Christ, our hope”, the Pope offers a reflection on the example of the Merciful Father, contained in Chapter 15 of the Gospel of Luke.
Francisco recalls that the likes of Jesus, inspired by the scenes of daily life, touch the deepest human heart: “They cause us and ask us to take a position: Where am I in this narration?”
Then he focuses on the characters of the well -known proverb of the well -known son, and highlights that both the youngest son was lost in his own way. The youngest, because it moves away from freedom in selfishness; The biggest, because although he is still at home, he maintains pride and resentment in his heart.
Love that restores and gives hope
The Holy Father explains that true love is always a commitment, and that only those who live for themselves end up to lose themselves. “Only when we live for someone we really live,” he says.
The youngest son, who moved to the hunger of affection, returns, waiting for some crumbs, but he meets a father running to meet him and embrace him without circumstances. “Only those who really loves us can free us from this wrong vision of love,” says Khalifa Pedro.
In a beautiful detail, Francisco remembers the famous image of Rambrant about the return of the lost son, and highlights the hands of the father: a male, another female, symbolizing the strength and hugs of the divine.
Always open door
Francisco also devotes a reflection of the eldest son, who represents those external to his duties, but his heart may harden. In his position, the Holy Father picks up a warning to everyone: “It is possible to stay at home, but be far from the heart of the Father.”
However, the central message remains full of hope: the father comes to meet both children, and leaves the door open to everyone.
Finally, the Pope calls all believers to put themselves in this story and ask for grace to return home, to the love of the Father who does not get tired of waiting.
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