Sunday, October 1, 2023
26th Sunday in Ordinary Time:
The Challenge to Forgive
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136
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)
Questions
Adults:
When have your actions not measured up to your promises? What was the outcome?
Children:
Why is it important to follow through on your promises to others?
Readings
Second Reading
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Imitating the Humility of Christ
Related activities & tools
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Kids' Travel Guide series: Kids' Travel Guide to the Beatitudes: 13 Interactive Lessons
- Chapter 6: God Blesses Those Who Are Gentle and Kind • p.67-78 • Mt 5:5; Phil 2:5-11; Jn 13:3-9
Gospel
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Parable of the Two Sons
Related activities & tools
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Parables on the Run: Set of All 16
- Two Sons • • Mt 21:28-32
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Building Faith Brick by Brick ll: An Imaginative Way to Explore the Parables
- Two Sons • p.78-79 • Mt 21:28-32