The Prodigal Son.

Turning to the Parable of the Prodigal Son, there are parts which can be neglected.

The story is usually used to illustrate the forgiveness on offer by the Father - and rightly so.

[We must try get past the question of "Who was not pleased to see the prodigal's return?" - The fatted calf.]

Never forget however, that the attitude of the brother is key. The poor attitudes that we embrace in life are represented in him. We are adjured to emulate the father and not the mardy brother.