Letters From Home Saturday of the Second Week of Lent - Mr. Clement Harrold
Mar 7, 2026
A reflection on readings from Micah, Psalms, and Luke that centers on mercy and forgiveness. The symbolism of the sea and confession is explored. The Prodigal Son parable is revisited, including the often-overlooked need for conversion in both brothers. Listeners are invited to honest self-examination and to hear God calling them by name.
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Sins Cast Into The Sea Symbolize Total Forgiveness
- God casting sins into the depths of the sea symbolizes total removal of guilt and death for the ancient mind.
- Clement Harrold links Micah's line to ancient Jewish imagery where the sea represents death, making forgiveness absolute and final.
No Fishing In The Pond Of Confession
- A priest's confession image: God tosses our sins into a pond and posts a 'no fishing' sign to show they're irretrievable.
- Harrold uses this consoling anecdote to illustrate how confession makes sins gone forever and inaccessible.
Length Signals The Parable's Importance
- The Parable of the Prodigal Son is unusually long, signaling Jesus and Luke want listeners to pay special attention.
- Harrold notes its length contrasts with Jesus's usual brevity, implying greater importance in its layered message.