Sunday, September 16, 2007

Sunday, September 16, 2007

(Prodigal Son parable)

Jesus said: “My people, I have told you before how vulnerable you are when your electricity is turned off for whatever reason. Many of your electrical conveniences have become such a part of your daily life, that you would have to make some major changes in how you provide for your necessities if your power was unavailable. No light and no heat could be similar to no life and no grace in your soul if you lived in mortal sin. Living in sin may be appealing to the senses of your body, but it is like death to your soul. This is why the father of the Prodigal Son rejoiced when his son returned to seek his forgiveness. People can become addicted to sinful pleasures, but by prayer or a spiritual awakening, a person may suddenly realize how depraved they are in need of My love. Sin is cold and controlling, and you need to come to Me to seek My forgiveness so I can cleanse your sins and restore My graces in your soul. Peace and love with Me is far more satisfying for your soul than any pleasure that sin could offer you. Do not let Satan or your bodily desires so control you that you cannot be released from your bondage to sin. When you come to Me in Confession, I will truly set you free, and your soul will be united with Me in true joy and happiness. Rejoice just as the father of the Prodigal Son did because his son was lost and now he was found. So also you and all of heaven rejoice when one sinner repents and is saved.”