Join Father Brendan Curran, O.P., Dominican Promoter for Justice and Peace for North America, for this week's "Know Before You Go" reflection on the 26th Sunday in Ordinary Time and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees.
In the parable of the two sons (Matthew 21:28-32), one son said "no" but repented and went; the other said "yes" but never showed up. Which one are we? Fr. Brendan challenges us to make our actions match our words — especially in how we welcome and care for migrants, refugees, and all who struggle around the world.
⏱️ TIMELINE
00:00 – Welcome to Know Before You Go
00:12 – World Day of Migrants and Refugees: a call to change of heart
00:29 – First reading: Ezekiel — "The Lord's way is not fair"
01:25 – Second reading: Paul to the Philippians — one mind, one love
02:06 – The challenge: same heart even with our enemies?
03:26 – The greatest commandment: love God, love your neighbor
03:36 – The Gospel: the parable of the two sons
04:32 – The trap of saying "yes" but never showing up
05:32 – Human dignity and the World Day of Migrants and Refugees
06:19 – Christians and the Dominican family serving around the world
06:30 – How will we respond to the Word of God?
07:57 – "You are no longer a stranger" — closing blessing
📖 Readings: Ezekiel 18:25-28 | Philippians 2:1-11 | Matthew 21:28-32
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