Jesus offers the parable of the Good Samaritan to remind us that we are called to care for all people with compassion.
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Daily Mass: We are called to be Good Samaritans. Catholic Inspiration
15th Sunday of the Year: Who is my neighbor? Catholic Inspiration
The parable of the Good Samaritan answers the question, “Who is my neighbor?”
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year (#105)
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Study, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we find in the Mass readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
- Moses exhorts the people to heed the voice of the Lord and keep his commandments.
- God’s command is not mysterious or remote, but near and close to our hearts.
Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
- “Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.”
- In our affliction and pain we call upon God for mercy and kindness.
Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
- “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.”
- God’s law and precepts enlighten us and bring us wisdom.
2nd Reading – Colossians 1:15-20
- Christ Jesus is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation.
- He is the head of the body, the Church, and he has made peace by the blood of his Cross.
Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
- Having quoted the great commandments to love God and neighbor, a scholar asks Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
- Jesus then offers the parable of the Good Samaritan as an example.
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Daily Mass: The example of the Good Samaritan. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers the parable of the Good Samaritan to illustrate how we view all people as our neighbor.
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Daily Mass: We strive to be Good Samaritans. Catholic Inspiration
During his encounter with a scholar of the law, Jesus offers the parable of the good Samaritan as an example of how we can love our neighbor.
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15th Sunday of the Year: What must we do? Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable when asked to clarify what we must do to enter eternal life. May we actively respond with compassion and mercy to the “neighbors” in our lives!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 15th Sunday of the Year
Here are some of the themes that we see in the readings for the 15th Sunday of the Year.
1st Reading – Deuteronomy 30:10-14
- The Lord enjoins the people to keep the commandments and statutes set before them.
- These commands are not mysterious; rather, they are in their mouths and hearts…they only need to carry them out.
Psalm – 69:14,17,30-31,33-34,36-37 (Option #1)
- “Turn to the Lord in your need, and you will live.”
- The Lord hears the poor and afflicted who call upon God’s mercy.
Psalm – 19:8-11 (Option #2)
- “Your words, Lord, are Spirit and life.”
- The law of the Lord is perfect, giving wisdom and joy.
2nd Read – Colossians 1:15-20
- Christ is the image of the invisible God, the head of the body, the church.
- All things have been reconciled in Jesus, who makes peace through the blood of his cross.
Gospel – Luke 10:25-37
- Jesus affirms the teaching of loving God and neighbor.
- When asked, “Who is my neighbor?” the Lord responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan.
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Daily Mass: Who is my neighbor? Catholic Inspiration
The parable of the Good Samaritan highlights the daily opportunities we have to love one another as God loves us.
Mass Readings – Monday of the 27th Week of the Year
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15th Sunday of the Year: Love your neighbor. Catholic Inspiration
In this passage from the Gospel of Luke the Lord teaches his disciples that the term “neighbor” applies to all people, regardless of race, color, religion or political view. Using the example of the Good Samaritan, Jesus reveals how we are called to respond with mercy toward all.
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15th Sunday of the Year: Who is my neighbor?
Study: Recall a time when you were treated kindly…and you didn’t deserve it. How did this kindness affect you?
Pray: Is there someone in your life who is difficult to love? Ask the Lord for grace and strength.
Serve: Is there a “neighbor” in your life that you are feeling called to help? How can you reach out?
Mass Readings – 15th Sunday of the Year
The story of the Good Samaritan takes many of us back to our elementary school days of religious education. It’s worth taking a moment to examine the structure of the context within which the parable is located in chapter ten of Luke’s Gospel:
- v. 25 – The lawyer’s question
- v. 26 – Jesus’ counter-question
- v. 27 – The lawyer’s response
- v. 28 – Jesus’ imperative & command
- v. 29 – The lawyer’s 2nd question
- v. 30-36 – The Good Samaritan parable
- v. 37a – The lawyer’s response
- v. 38b – Jesus’ imperative & command
The first half of this passage pertains to the notion of eternal life and what we must do – loving God and one another. This is a recap of the two Great Commandments, and we all generally nod our heads in agreement at the lawyer’s answer.
The second half, however, pushes the question “Who is my neighbor?” as Jesus uses the parable to point out that all people – regardless of race, color, religion – are our neighbor. Remember: the Samaritan is not Jewish, yet fulfills the command of loving the neighbor!
The takeaway for us today happens on many levels:
- Our words and actions define us – especially when we are in challenging situations.
- Who are the people in my life that are difficult to love?
- How might I take steps to love these “neighbors” God sets before me?
While there are many ways to demonstrate our love for the Lord, a clear example occurs when we act in kind and merciful ways toward one another. May see clearly our neighbors and respond to their needs with the love of Jesus Christ.
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Note: This post was first published on July 4, 2016.
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