The Prodigal Son | A sermon by Fr. Alexander Schmemann | Great Lent

About this sermon

Do you sometimes feel lost, empty, and far from home? Have you wandered too far, seeking fulfillment in the wrong places, only to find yourself alone and longing for something more? It’s time to return. As Great Lent approaches, the Church calls us to a journey of repentance—not as an acknowledgment of guilt, but as a homecoming to God’s love. In this powerful sermon, Fr. Alexander Schmemann explores the Parable of the Prodigal Son, revealing that true repentance is not about self-condemnation but about rediscovering the joy of communion with the Father. About Alexander Schmemann: An influential Orthodox theologian and priest, Schmemann was a leading voice in the Orthodox Church in America and dean of St. Vladimir’s Seminary. His writings on liturgy reshaped Christian thought, and for 30 years, his sermons reached millions in the USSR via Radio Liberty—including listeners like Alexander Solzhenitsyn. 📖 Source: Воскресные беседы / Протопресвитер А. Шмеман. - Москва: Паломник, 1993. 🎥 Credits: https://www.vecteezy.com/free-videos/christian