[Iscool]

Having gone through a similar experience with one of my children, I understand the father waiting (you cannot force your child to do the right thing) and the father’s continual love and looking forward to reuniting with his wayward child!

Oh man, can I relate to that...

[metmom]

Catholics do NOT understand the Father’s heart.

They treat God as if He is up there ready to zap them for the least little offense instead of a heavenly Father longing for relationship with Him.

They portray God as looking for excuses to damn us as opposed to looking for excuses to save us.