Through the parable of The Lost Sheep scripture tells us that, "God's love for the individual is so great that he seeks out each one and rejoices when one is found." The parable of The Lost Coin further expresses God's love for each of his children. In Jesus' culture "women received 10 silver coins as a wedding gift. Besides their monetary value these coins held a sentimental value like that of a wedding ring and to lose one would be extremely distressing. Just as a woman would rejoice at find her lost coin, so the angels rejoice over a repentant sinner. Each individual is previous to God. He grieves over every loss and rejoices whenever one of his children is found and brought into the Kingdom." (cf. Chronological Life Application Study Bible NLT p. 1410) Parish Bulletin Sept. 15, 2013.
If you would read Luke 15, you will notice that it has 3 parables with the same message. Ø Parable of the Lost Sheep tells us of a shepherd who leaves 99 sheep to find the one sheep that was lost.
Above: St. Peter's Alberton stained glass window at altar.
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