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"Son, you are always with me, and all that is mine is yours"

(Luke 15:31b)

Jesus tells a parable of a loving father in Luke 15:11-32. There are three main characters: a loving father; an "I'll run away from home and find myself" younger son, and an "I'll earn your love" elder brother.

I confess that I relate better to the elder brother. The one who just keeps on trying to earn the free gift already given.

I invite you to also read the story and see to whom you relate best.