If our lives do not show the fruits of the Spirit, then we must take action, nourished by the Holy Spirit and the Eucharist, to cultivate them in our lives.

In this homily, we reflect on the son's change of heart as an invitation to examine our own biases—especially convenience and cognitive maturity biases—and become more mature disciples by choosing God's way even when it challenges us.

Are you envious because I am generous?
The last should be first and the first should be last. 

Our modern societies are all built on a system of transaction, 
an economy of transactions, if you would.
You do X and I will give you Y;
if you do X minus two, I will either give you Y
or I will give you Y minus two.
It is a very transactional mindset and it works for labor. 
You work for this many hours, 
I will pay you at this rate for this many hours. 
It also works for goods. 
We buy and we sell goods. 
This is $50 and I expect you get this. 
And if there is something wrong with this, I want my $50 back. 
It is a very transactional mindset
and most of our economies are like this.

God’s mercy and love are all-encompassing, offering full access to everyone without exception. There is no sin that can separate us from His abundant love.

This message invites us to open our hearts and actively listen to God speaking through creation, others, and the call to reconciliation. Let us not be indifferent but respond with compassion and awareness.

This homily encourages us to reflect on the lunar spirituality in our lives and the seasons we pass through, inviting us to be nourished by the Lord in all circumstances and align ourselves more fully with His will.