Starting the Journey of Repentance

On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, Abp. Irineos looks at the parable and particularly on the beginning of the journey of repentance when the prodigal "comes to himself."  He urges the faithful to see their sins and to turn away from the so that they may run to the father who eagerly awaits their return.  Examining true repentance, he assures the faithful that God awaits our repentance and is eager to receive us, rejoicing as he did even for the prodigal son.Note from Abp. Irineos: Forgive my mispronounciation of the word metanoia.  After pronouncing it correctly last night, I was questioned about it, and did the worst thing I could: I went to the internet which gave me the wrong pronounciation.  Yiayia has thoroughly chastised me for doubting myself and listening to the computer.