From today's gospel: "Jesus said to the chief priests and elders of the people: 'What is your opinion? A man had two sons. He came to the first and said, 'Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.' He said in reply, 'I will not,' but afterwards changed his mind and went. The man came to the other son and gave the same order. He said in reply, 'Yes, sir,' but did not go. Which of the two did his father's will?' They answered, 'The first.'"
I cannot help but think about two kinds of students. The first son seems like those students who hate school work, and aren't afraid to say so, but, after a time, realize its value, and do it. The second son seems like the bright, intelligent, even honors level student who knows the virtue and value of homework, but simply doesn't do it.
Who has truly learned the value of an education? And who is in need of recognition, and who of help?
Live, Jesus, in our hearts!