Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Year A

The challenge to forgive

Reading I: Ezekiel 18:25-28 (personal responsibility)
Reading II: Philippians 2:1-11 (imitating the humility of Christ)
Gospel: Matthew 21:28-32 (parable of the two sons)

Key Passage: A man had two sons; he went to the first and said, “Son, go and work in the vineyard today.” He answered, “I will not”; but later he changed his mind and went. The father went to the second and said the same; and he answered, “I go, sir”; but he did not go. Which of the two did the will of his father? They said, “The first.” (Matthew 21:28–31)

Adult: When have your actions not measured up to your promises? What was the outcome?
Child: Why is it important to follow through on your promises to others?
(from PastoralPlanning.com)