Saint Athanasius Lutheran Church

Familiarity breeds contempt, they say. That was certainly true for the younger son in the parable Jesus told today. The prodigal son, as he has come to be known. The father is the only one consistent throughout, the only one we can count on in this story. His love for his sons never wavers. He receives harsh words and insults from both. Yet his love for them is steadfast. Perhaps it is even so in the church. And our Father says, Come in! You are welcome here. Most welcome. So come to the feast! My baptism has mad you My child, my absolution has washed you clean, and now there is the food you need to live.