Catholic Public Domain Version

Luke 15:18-24 Catholic Public Domain Version (CPDV)

18. I shall rise up and go to my father, and I will say to him: Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you.

19. I am not worthy to be called your son. Make me one of your hired hands.'

20. And rising up, he went to his father. But while he was still at a distance, his father saw him, and he was moved with compassion, and running to him, he fell upon his neck and kissed him.

21. And the son said to him: 'Father, I have sinned against heaven and before you. Now I am not worthy to be called your son.'

22. But the father said to his servants: 'Quickly! Bring out the best robe, and clothe him with it. And put a ring on his hand and shoes on his feet.

23. And bring the fatted calf here, and kill it. And let us eat and hold a feast.

24. For this son of mine was dead, and has revived; he was lost, and is found.' And they began to feast.