The father welcomed his wayward child,
a sign of God’s generosity and love.
May we be generous toward others,
willing to forgive past sins
and to welcome others as God welcomes us.
Lord hear us.
God of love,
You have reconciled us to yourself
and made us your children.
Listen to our prayers
and grant what we need
through Christ our Lord. Amen
Hugh McGinlay Prayers of the Faithful: For Sundays, Feasts, and Seasons (Mahwah, NJ: Paulist Press, 2006) 29.