Palo Duro Canyon State Park, Texas
In reflecting on the story of the prodigal son (Luke 15:11–32), Pope Francis has said about God, “He waits. Always. And it is never too late. That’s what he is like, that’s how he is…he’s a father. A father waiting at the doorway, who sees us when we are still far off, who is moved, and who comes running toward us, embraces us and kisses us tenderly.” (The Name of God is Mercy, Pope Francis, pages 51-52)