Gospel: Luke 15: 1–3, 11–32

Theme:
God wants us to come back. Now is the time to reconcile.       
 

Question for Adults:  How have you or your family welcomed a family member who has been distant and/or absent from you?           
 
Question for Youth: Is it difficult for you to say "I'm sorry" when you hurt another or get off track in your own life? Why or why not?               

Question for Children:  Who is the one person you most need to say, "I'm sorry" to in your family?   

Ideas for Using the Faith Sharing Question:

• Do you keep a spiritual journal? Use the faith sharing question for personal reflection.
• Try your hand at writing faith sharing questions for your own family.
• Families can use the faith sharing question for their evening prayers.
• Looking for an opening prayer for a meeting at church? Use the faith sharing question!
• Emmaus groups can use the question for an opening prayer.
• Families can read the Gospel passage and discuss the faith sharing question at mealtime.
• These are not meant to be "yes" or "no" questions, but ones that draw the users deeper into the Gospel.
• Remember: the faith sharing question asks for a personal response, not a theological discourse.
• Make faith sharing a way of life.  The faith sharing question helps us to see Christ in our world every day.
• Don't forget the faith sharing question for children!