an inheritance which is less than that you would give to me,
I who have squandered the blessings Your hands showered
upon me even while I was turning my back on Your home.
Please grant me one last gift from the bounty of Your love:
an understanding of how much I have lost by leaving your
household and how little I have gained by the pleasures of
the flesh which leave me always empty and wanting more.
The only gift I yet desire is to have a chance to say to You:
"Father, I have sinned against Your household in Heaven
and against You who have loved me deeply before I knew
You. I am your servant, not worthy to be Heaven's son."
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By James Tissot - Online Collection of Brooklyn Museum; Photo: Brooklyn Museum, 2006, 00.159.185_PS1.jpg, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=10904523
Note: The parable of the prodigal son from the Gospel has inspired not only many of us to return to God, but also many wonderful works of art, including many paintings and songs.
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