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Mar 30, 2025

The Generous Father

The Generous Father

Passage: Luke 15:11-32

Speaker: Rev. Rafe Vigil

Many of us are familiar with the parable referred to as the Prodigal Son. The character of the father is what is truly on display. The father is extremely generous to both sons; both are blessed. One son allows his heart to be changed, and the father is overjoyed. The other son keeps his heart closed and unchanged, and the father is grieved. At the end of the story, I ask myself, which son grew to be more like the father? Who grew in love and generosity like Dad? The whole idea of giving is to grow in love and generosity. A tight wallet means a tight heart, unchanging that does not allow for expanding love. Giving is a spiritual discipline that expands our capacity to love.