The Prodigal Son Returns and a Banquet is Held

While the prodigal son was still far away, his father saw him, was moved with compassion, ran to embrace him, and kissed him again and again. The son said, "Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you. I am not worthy to be called your son." But the father told the servants to bring the best robe and put it on him, put a ring on his hand and sandals on his feet, and prepare the fattened calf and a feast. Everyone rejoiced because the lost son had come home. Jesus used this story to show that the Heavenly Father welcomes people who repent.