Matters of the Heart 1: The Elder Daughter

March 1, 2012
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THE ELDER DAUGHTER
by Kelly Quinn

In this inaugural episode of Matters of the Heart, Kelly Quinn shares her essay, “The Elder Daughter,” which she wrote after listening to Mormon Matters Episode 51 (“The Dynamics of Guilt and Shame”) that contained a different angle on the Parable of the Prodigal Son than is typically given voice to in LDS discourse. As many biblical scholars suggest, this parable might better be referred to as the Parable of the Two Lost Sons. In this essay, Quinn discusses her own embodiment of many of the same qualities of that parable’s elder brother and the role that the Atonement has played in helping her journey toward greater peace and wholeness.

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  • LilyTiger

    Kelly, thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story.  I admire the way you described your moment of catharsis–because it was cathartic for me too.  As a side note, falling in love in Paris seems so romantic!  I couldn’t help but wonder whether you ever second-guessed walking away. 

  • http://profiles.google.com/geoffsnelson Geoff Nelson

    This was very moving. I could feel your pain and your joy at its relief. Thank you so much for sharing your story.

  • Anonymous

    What a beautiful and well told story.  The delivery was perfect.  Thanks for sharing this.  This is a story I will listen to again and again.