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Today’s gospel has been called ‘the best short story in the world’s literature.’ Allow the story of the prodigal son draw you into God’s loving forgiveness.

The call of God is always to become more like Jesus in how we treat his people. We know our failings: the call to repent in today’s gospel is also the promise of God’s forgiveness for our filings and sins.

The gift of God’s love and the following of James is offered to all of us by God. It is a gift we struggle with, as evil in the owrld tempts us to live in Selfishness. Lent, and today’s gospel, reminds us of the glory of our calling to follow in Jesus’ ways. 

What do we have to show for all the love God has shown us? Are our words full of bitterness or sweetness?

It is all too easy to trust in our own possessions – and the more we have the easier it is. But they are all temporary. If we put our trust in the Resurrection and live in its spirit we shall inherit eternal life.

God in Christ chooses his apostles, men whom the world would think weak, maybe unsuitable, these are the ones he wants for himself. We are called by God even though we may feel unworthy in his sight. That in itself is a sign of God’s grace: it is the way to his kingdom.

MEATH DIOCESAN PILGRIMAGE TO LOURDES.“With Mary Pilgrims of Hope” 2025 Jubilee Year The Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to Lourdes, under the leadership of Bishop Deenihan, will travel on 9th September 2025. Pilgrims may choose between a 4-night or a 5-night stay. All pilgrims will be accommodated in Hotels and fares begin at €829 for full board.  Booking forms are

Forty days ago Jesus was born: now we see him as the light to enlighten all peoples and to guide them on the way to salvation and glory.