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Ps. 111(110):1-2,7-8,9,10
Lk. 10:25-37
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The many different ways in which Jesus responds to people make a very interesting study and spiritually repays much reflection as it helps us to understand better how God deals with us in different situations and enables us to grow in awareness of His presence in our lives and so open our hearts to God's liberating truth and creative love. As in today's Gospel passage, Jesus not infrequently answers a question by asking another question. This is not any kind of condescending pettiness but a rather effective pedagogical method: rather than receive a ready-made answer from a master, it is more profitable in general that we be formed to reflect on our own experience.

The man in today's story was obviously taken aback at Jesus' question followed by praise and finally his somewhat abrupt summing up "Do this and you shall live." So he wished to justify himself and tried to continue the discussion. At this point, Jesus assumed his role as a teacher and answered with the parable of the Good Samaritan.

The phrase "Good Samaritan" has entered into all our language and societies in some way - an indication that Jesus spoke deeply to human experience.



Lord, grant us the grace to reflect on Your words and our life experiences and so learn how to inherit everlasting life.

DAILY OFFERING
Eternal Father, I offer You everything I do this day; my thoughts, words, joys and sufferings. Grant that, vivified by the Holy Spirit and united to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary, my life this day may be of service to You and to others. I also pray that all those preparing for marriage discover in Sacrament the source of Christ's grace for living a fithful and fruitful love. Amen.

PRAYING WITH THE CHURCH
INTENTION
That consecrated religious men and women may bestir themselves, and be present among the poor, the marginalized, and those who have no voice.
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