Dear Parents and Carers

The Gospel last Sunday was a familiar one, the famous parable of the Prodigal Son. (Luke 15: 1 – 3, 11-32) This parable recounts a son’s departure from his father’s home, the lessons he learns, and his return, wiser for the experience. It is also the story of a family’s journey to reconciliation which teaches us about God's love for us and his willingness to forgive us no matter what we have done.

The Gospel last Sunday was a familiar one and unique to the Gospel of Luke. (Luke 15:1-3. 11-32) Jesus was teaching the crowds as he journeyed to Jerusalem. During this time, the Pharisees and scribes complained and challenged Jesus because he welcomed sinners to his table. The parable of the Prodigal Son— invites us to consider the depth of God's mercy and love. The story is mainly about the all-loving mercy of God the Father toward sinners. Only when we admit our place do we realise that the parable is directed at us just as much as to the original hearers of it. The Gospel of Luke – more so than any of the others – has a very strong focus on the message of Jesus being addressed to and welcomed by the outcasts and marginalised; in other words, the 'lost' of His society. His mission and ministry was all about – being one with the poor, the outcast, the sinful; the lost. The parable of the lost son demonstrates the joy of a loving God when one who was lost returns. Lent is a time to ask God's help to let go of the hurt and resentment that we can feel, the parts of our history that keep us remembering past grievances and less able to enjoy what God offers to us. 

Mrs Davidson
PRINCIPAL