Occasional Prayers

Lord Jesus Christ, the friend of sinners, who taught men of a Father’s love that rejoiced in the return of a prodigal son, and even in the hour of death gave to a penitent thief the promise of thy continued presence: We thank thee for this word of reassurance that death cannot separate us from thy love, and pray that as we grow in understanding of thy cross, we may draw nearer to our Father’s home.