He ran to his son

„While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him, and was filled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him.” (LK 15: 20) 

God’s love for sinners extends beyond all our imagination. „While he was still a long way off, his father caught sight of him”—because his son was expected, and longed for. „He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him”—because he can’t wait to tell him how much he is loved, the father shortens the distance between them. Our Lord came to show us God’s love and how much He is „filled with compassion.”

„I will get up and go to my Father and shall say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you.” (Gospel Acclamation)