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I'm not... but I've done something wrong! Antonio did something wrong too, but if he doesn't repent his sins, what can we do to receive forgiveness?

Can we condone doing evil?

No, José, of course not.

Our laws and decrees are the things that set the norms of our society. They are what punishes our wrongdoings and leads us down a path of virtue. In our Code of Law, wrongdoings are never tolerated.

The law disciplines. It has power, and it will punish those who have truly sinned.

It may lead us down a path of virtue, but it doesn't always do so with punishment.

What else, then?

My dad always says a big stick and a broom does the trick.

The books say... repentance. We need to repent first, then acknowledge our mistakes, and then become a better person...

Exactly, my children.

You know what you've done is wrong. You understand friendship, and you think for others. That is a good thing.

However... 'Whensoever you point out a mistake, you must first set an example.'

Antonio, you must first ask yourself this question.

Ask yourself what had gone wrong in the string of events that led us to commit this crime?

Antonio, why did you steal?

Because... I'm not as strong as the adults. No one wants to hire me, so I couldn't put together enough money.

No! Antonio was trying to help me... It's all because I'm so useless...

I already told you! I'm the one who's wrong! S-Stop crying!

I understand now, Father. If I were just a little stronger, if I could find work sooner, I would have money, and I wouldn't have to do that.

Me too... I could've worked if I were tougher, and I wouldn't have dragged anyone into my mess.

I am glad to see both of you have already found where the problem lies.

Our bodies are fragile, and so even though our intentions are sincere, we sometimes turn to the wrong solutions to accomplish our goals. Many of our brothers and sisters make that mistake, and it's very regrettable.

However—We can triumph over these predicaments. This place where we stand is shining so very radiantly because our forebears spread the scriptures of Laterano all across the land.

Its teachings will help us overcome the darkness that the disaster a hundred years ago brought down on us, and it will help us triumph over poverty and weakness.

My hope is for our followers not to think our teachings a restraint, but to be able to see its most refined form.

This is too hard to understand... Father, what should we do?

Just keep your faith, and you are doing very well.

We unite, we strive to be benevolent, and we do good all because these teachings have cleansed our souls. They let us clearly see the benevolence inherent in our hearts.

This is what I want to tell you—

You must believe. You must believe there is strength in your hearts.

Be pious, be friendly, and love others. 'Assist those who need assistance, and treat them well as you would your own hands and feet.' Antonio, you committed a crime to help José. José, you lied to protect your friend.

It's wrong to steal or lie, but both of you have admitted your mistakes. This small misstep can be corrected in no time.

I won't chastise you for your mistakes. On the contrary, I must tell you. We must treat each other like brothers. We must let our friendship drive our actions. As individuals, we are perhaps small and insignificant, but our friendship and unity empower us to become something greater.

As long as we follow the teachings of the Code of Law and uncover its encouragement and calls for us to be benevolent, we'll find ourselves ever closer to each other, just like close siblings.

This is how we'll awaken our souls and the benevolence and power within...

And with this, we'll find ourselves able to overcome every challenge we may face.

Uhh, I'm not sure I understand, Father.

I don't understand either...

Father, this sounds really hard.

Don't be afraid of hardship or difficulty.

It's okay. Even if you do not understand right now, what's inside your heart isn't going to fall apart.

Reverend Bishop! You are here! The stage is set, and everyone is waiting to hear your sermon!

W-What's going on? Did these two brats do anything to offend you?

No, no. They are very good boys.

Come, we mustn't keep the others waiting. Antonio, please lead the way.

R-Right!

And José... Come, come with me.

We'll stand in the plaza and recognize our mistakes before everyone there. We'll make ourselves stronger, kinder, and more glorious.

No matter what you do in the future, you must first understand how you truly feel. Question your heart as to how you think, whether your impulses truly come from your heart.

The power that will make Iberia a better place and make us better men is right here, deep in our hearts.

Remember, children.

You need only believe in yourselves.