March 27, Sunday
RECONCILIATION
Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
…because this son of mine was dead and has come back to life! He was lost and is found! And they began to celebrate.
Luke 15:24 (CEB)
According to the laws of that time, the inheritance of the younger son was one third, and the inheritance of the older son was two thirds. In the majority of cases, they received the inheritance at the death of the father, although some fathers opted to divide their inheritance before death and step back from the administration of the property. What is unusual here is that the younger son initiated the division of the property. Thus, he showed a lack of respect for the authority of his father as the head of the family.
The younger son, rebellious and immature, wanted to be free to live at will. He needed to hit rock bottom before coming to his senses. Often people must pass through much pain and tragedy before seeing the only one who can help them. Do you try to live in the way of the younger son, with selfishness, throwing out everything that gets in your way along the road? Do not lose your conscience, stop and look before you hit bottom, save yourself and avoid major pain for your family.
The father was watching and waiting–he was sure his son would return. In the same way, the love of God is persistent and faithful. God gives us opportunities to respond but does not obligate us to go to Him. As a father, he waits with patience and wants us to come to our senses. Thus we should accept repentant sinners with our hearts and offer them help and encouragement so they will grow in Christ.
Prayer: Beloved Father, allow us to be reconciled with you and with our neighbor. Amen.
Translation by Deborah McEachran
Marzo 27, domingo
LA RECONCILIACIÓN
Lucas 15:1-3, 11-32
…porque este hijo míío estaba muerto y ha revivido; se había perdido y lo hemos hallado. Y comenzaron a regocijarse.
Lucas 15:24
Según las leyes de aquella época la herencia del hijo menor era un tercio, la del hijo mayor era de dos tercios. En la mayoría de los casos, la recibían al morir el padre, aunque algunos padres optaban dividir su herencia antes y retirarse de la administración de sus bienes. Lo que no es usual aquí es que el hijo menor iniciara la división de los bienes. Mostraba así falta de respeto a la autoridad de su padre como cabeza de la familia.
El hijo menor, rebelde e inmaduro, deseaba ser libre para vivir a su antojo. Necesitaba llegar a lo más bajo antes de recobrar el sentido. A menudo las personas deben pasar por gran pena y tragedia antes de mirar al único que puede ayudarlas. ¿Trata de vivir a su manera, con egoísmo, quitando todo lo que se le interponga en el camino? No pierda su conciencia, deténgase y mire antes de tocar fondo, sálvese y evite a su familia un dolor mayor.
El padre velaba y esperaba, estaba seguro que su hijo volvería. De la misma manera, el amor de Dios es persistente y fiel. Dios nos dará oportunidades para responder, pero no nos obligará a ir a Él. Como el padre, nos espera con paciencia y desea que recobremos nuestros sentidos. Así nosotros debemos aceptar pecadores arrepentidos de todo corazón y brindarles apoyo y ánimo para que crezcan en Cristo.
Oración: Padre amado, permite que podamos estar reconciliados contigo y con nuestro prójimo. Amén.
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