The Tale of Two Sons

Welcome, Parents and Catechists!

It’s easy to say “I’ll do it right away!”—especially when it means we can stay on our tablets just a little longer. But what matters more: what we say, or what we actually do? In this video, we explore a modern everyday dilemma and connect it to a famous story told by Jesus: The Parable of the Two Sons (Matthew 21:28–32). When a father asks his two sons to work in the vineyard, one says “no” but changes his mind and goes to help. The other says “yes” immediately, but never shows up. Which one did what the father asked? Join us as we discover why actions speak louder than words, why it’s never too late to make the right choice, and how doing what we say builds trust and integrity.

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