For today's readings: http://www.usccb.org/bible/readings/022716.cfm
Children are a parents' joy. No matter how old parents and children get, there tends to be a joy of being together as they once were. Holidays tend to be when families get together again. In America they can be tense times as grown children are thrust back into old roles that they had as young children and sibling jealousies pop-up. This happens just like it happened in the parable of the prodigal son.
The one is jealous of his brother who has gone and squandered his money while he stayed with his father. He did the right thing, yet feels that his brother got the better end of the deal. The father is trying to welcome his other son though, letting him know that no matter what he has suffered or gone through, he is loved, honored and respected for who he is, not the externalities. There is hope for each of us in the Father's kingdom.
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