2 September 2023
When the profligate returned after going to a foreign country and
finding out by experience what a great sin it is to leave the father’s house,
the father did not remember past injuries but welcomed him with open arms. Why?
Because he was a father and not a judge. And there were dances and festivities
and banquets and the whole house was full of joy and gladness. Are you asking:
“Is this what he gets for his wickedness?” Not for his wickedness, but for his
return home; not for sin, but for repentance; not for evil, but for being
converted.
Saint John Chrysostom
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