Fr. Seraphim Holland explains the parable of the Prodigal Son. The spiritual life of the Prodigal Son began when he "came to himself," and recognized his need for repentance. The same applied to Zacchaeus, to the Publican, and to all of us. In fact, the Christian life begins and continues in that spirit for all eternity. Sin is a kind of delusion, and coming to yourself means seeing the truth about yourself; seeing through the masks we put on to hide that truth. Luke 15:11-32