Monday Inspirations
Posted February 9th, 2026
Inspiration to Start the Work Week
The parable of the Prodigal Son speaks to our hearts and reminds us to consider our proximity to our Father. Have we strayed from our relationship with God by being distracted by things that are attractive, but far less important? In subtle and small ways have we slowly over time distanced ourselves from the love and embrace of our Lord?
As we approach Great Lent, now is the time to return home and reestablish a strong relationship with God. He is always ready to embrace us and receive us back as his beloved children.
The following hymn from Sunday's Orthros expresses this beautifully:
Good Father, I made myself distant from You; do not forsake me, nor show me to be useless in Your kingdom. The vile enemy has denuded me; he has taken my wealth. The gifts of my soul I have squandered with abandon. So, having arisen, once again I return to You and cry, "Treat me as one of Your hirelings." For me You stretched out Your pure hands upon the cross to snatch me from the fearsome beast, and to vest me with that former dignified apparel, for You alone are great in mercy.
May we all make the most of this time that the Church gives to us to reevaluate the direction of our lives and to make the necessary corrections that can bring us closer to our Father.
Have a beautiful day and a blessed week!
Love in Christ,
Fr. Paul
