Welcome back to Catholic Girl on the Radio! I'm your host, Rita S. Colley, and today we’re diving deep into Luke Chapter 15—the powerful parables of the lost sheep, the lost coin, and the prodigal son—and how they reveal God’s relentless pursuit of our hearts.

In this episode, we reflect on St. Ambrose’s profound commentary, exploring how faith is the true treasure of the soul and why Christ's love is so personal, so transformative, and so healing. We'll unpack the symbolism of the shepherd, the woman, and the father—and discover how each represents a unique aspect of God's redemptive work through Christ, the Church, and the Father.

💬 Topics Covered:

• Why Christ rejoices over one sinner who repents

• How St. Ambrose compares faith to a lost silver coin

• The spiritual meaning of "lighting the lamp" and "sweeping the house"

• How suffering and redemption are deeply intertwined

• Why you are of infinite value—and how the angels rejoice over your return

• The Church’s role in seeking out the lost

• What it means to be carried on the “shoulders of Christ”

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📖 "He meets you on the way and embraces you... You might expect punishment, but He gives you a kiss." — St. Ambrose