FOURTH SUNDAY IN LENT, MARCH 27, 2022 Scripture
Reading: Luke 15:1–3, 11b–32
Additional
Scriptures: Joshua 5:9–12; Psalm 32; 2 Corinthians 5:16–21
The parable often referred to as “the Prodigal Son”
could very well be called “the Merciful Father.” It paints a picture of the
steadfast love of God. Here, Jesus shows how your heavenly father would appear
in human form. When he welcomes back his lost son with tears of delight, kills
the fatted calf, brings out the best robe, and throws a great party, it is not
to please other people, but to give expression to his own overwhelming pleasure
that his child has come home. Your heavenly Father delight in you. Thanks be to
God for His Amazing grace and favor.
Gracious Father, whose
blessed Son Jesus Christ came down from heaven to be the true bread, which
gives life to the world: Evermore give me this bread, that he may live in me,
and I in him; who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now
and forever. Amen [2]
[1] The
Crucifixion Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS for personal and
congregational use
[2]Collect
for the Fourth Sunday in Lent, http://www.liturgies.net/Lent/LentenCollects.htm
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