"And with that, he got up and began the return journey to his father. He was yet a long way from home when his father saw him and, filled with compassion, ran to his son, flung his arms around his neck and kissed him fondly. When the son caught his breath, he began his rehearsed sinner’s prayer, Father, I have sinned before heaven and in your face, I am not worthy to be known as your son… The father wasn’t paying any attention to this and didn’t give him a chance to finish his rehearsed plea; he merely instructed his slaves to immediately bring out the best robe and clothe him in it and give him a ring to put on his finger and shoes for his feet! In full anticipation for his son’s return, he now also had the grain-fattened calf brought and slaughtered. It was party-time! So, with our minds flooded with joy, let the merry celebrations begin!"  
​Luke 15:20-23 (The Mirror Study Bible)