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The words of the scripture
tell many stories, layered truths
the nature of man, the character of God
the love of the father, always waiting
Two brothers, one older, responsible,
one younger, reckless
Open arms for the son
who came back home
a calf prepared for the banquet
The brother’s calf, no longer the father’s
for his brother’s feast
a hard pill to swallow
All the father had was his
but he only saw the calf
His calf, given to his brother
to welcome him home

June 15, 2008
Luke 15:11-32, Lectionary Year A, Prodigal Son,
the Lord’s Prayer, and the sermon,
“Jesus’ Teachings on Fatherhood”,
by Rev. Huntley Halvorson,
Wesley United Methodist Church,
Concord, NH, Father’s Day, June 15, 2008

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