His father saw him, and was moved with compassion, and running to him fell upon his neck, and kissed him.

According to the Gospel of Luke, in the parable of the prodigal son, the father sees his returning son from afar and runs to embrace him, without waiting for his apologies: it is an image of God’s tenderness. Today, take the first step toward someone you have drifted away from, with a message or a welcoming gesture.