49 - The Single Parent's Role in the Parable of the Prodigal Son - Gospel Reflection - Luke 15, March 30, 2025

The story of the prodigal son is one many Catholics are familiar with and one many of us can identify with too.

Single parents left with all the responsibility and burden can easily slide into the mindset of the older son. Resentment can creep up when finances are decimated, little ones need care, and you are exhausted and run down and isolated. This is when it is most important for you to choose love, not as the sons did, but as the father, the often overlooked third character in the parable does.

If you would like help learning to love in all circumstances, in learning to be vulnerable but not a doormat, in learning to laugh with your kids and enjoy moments of getting to watch them alone so much of the time, I would love to hear from you!

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God Bless...

Kerri

 

In This Episode:

• Sunday's readings can be found here.
• My writings on the Prodigal Son:
  • Abandonment, Divorce, & Your Role as the Prodigal Son
  • Abandonment, Divorce, & Your Role as the Good Son in the Prodigal Son
  • Abandonment, Divorce, & Your Role as the Parent in the Prodigal Son
  • I am the Lost Sheep, the Gold Coin, & the Prodigal Son, and I am Called to Love Better!
• Email me with questions about spiritual battles in Marriage and family. Share your stories and concerns or let me know someone I should interview about this topic at Kerri@SingleMomSmiling.com
• Coach with Kerri by contacting me here.