European Scientific Journal December 2018 edition Vol.14, No.35 ISSN: 1857 – 7881 (Print) e - ISSN 1857- 7431 67 Christian Perspective to Reconciliation in Luke 15:25-32 Christopher Naseri, (PhD) Department of Religious and Cultural Studies, University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria Doi:10.19044/esj.2018.v14n35p67 URL:http://dx.doi.org/10.19044/esj.2018.v14n35p67 Abstract Reconciliation is a process in conflict management, resolution and transformation. It sets the stage for the transformation of conflict and a post- conflict coexistence. In societal confrontation with moral and political tensions that result from wrongdoing and conflict between persons or groups, reconciliation has variously been conceived of as an elusive concept. The questions often raised concern the possibility of genuine reconciliation between parties formerly at odds with one another and the ability of the victim to accept reconciliation with the aggressor. This work looks at reconciliation from a Christian perspective as an objective in the dynamics of mercy. This exercise of mercy is evident in the parable of the compassionate father in Luke 15. Using historical critical method in the study of Luke 15:25-32 the work reveals that the acknowledgement of an existing relationship between persons in situations of wrongdoings provides an enabling environment for the request for and granting of mercy. It recommends that emphasising, re-proposing, and improving on the relationship that existed prior to conflicts should constitute the process of facilitating reconciliation in the resolution of conflicts among persons or groups. Keywords: Conflict, Mercy, Reconciliation, Relationship Introduction: The parable of Jesus recorded in Luke 15:11-32 is traditionally described as the parable of the prodigal son. From an exegetical point of view this work describes the pericope as the parable of the compassionate father. In the context of the prodigality of his younger son and the obduracy of his elder son, the father is depicted in the parable as being generous in his compassionate disposition towards the two sons. He shows mercy to his returning younger son and is understanding towards the angry elder son. In the context of conflict transformation his show of mercy to the younger son is