Twenty-Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time


In this weekend’s parable, we hear of two sons: one son says he will do the work but doesn’t go into the vineyard. The other says he will not go, changes his mind, and goes to the vineyard. Jesus is challenging us this week is to practice our faith. Which son are you? Do you make promises and don’t follow through? Do you think your words are enough to show you are a Christian? Or are you the son that sometimes says the wrong thing, but then repents and obeys? Our words and actions need to match. Our challenge is to not only profess our faith on Sundays in church, but to live out our faith the rest of the week. Our faith needs to come to life and not just be empty words. Looking back on the past week, where did you not live out the Christian life? What is one thing you would like to change so your actions and beliefs match? Start with one thing, then add another, and another. Soon your words and actions will be more congruent and closer to who God is calling you to be. Start with one…