The Father of heaven receives the repentant sinner with kindness, he opens his arms to him and embraces him.
Happy the one who repents of his sins; blessed be the name of the merciful One who forgives sins.
Maronite Liturgy, SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON, Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Image: Detail from "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt
Happy the one who repents of his sins; blessed be the name of the merciful One who forgives sins.
Maronite Liturgy, SUNDAY OF THE PRODIGAL SON, Fourth Sunday of Lent.
Image: Detail from "The Return of the Prodigal Son" by Rembrandt
