Gospel Lectio Divina for Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time - July 10, 2022
But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?"
I often do the same thing! I ask questions to try to confuse the simplicity of Jesus’ teachings, questions that are not hard to answer. My reason gets the best of me as I think it is more valuable than simple charity. Who is my neighbor? Anyone God puts into my life who needs help. My life is a story, and I am the main character. God gives me many opportunities to do the right thing, to share the grace he gave me with others. These opportunities often come in the form of neighbors crossing my path. It may be the person next door. It may be the friend or relative going through a bad break-up. It may be the fellow parishioner who has huge medical bills from a bad accident.
Dear Lord,
Help me to be the Good Samaritan for everyone I meet. Help me to put their needs before my own and treat them as I would like to be treated. Because you are so good to me, I find the strength to be good to others. Teach me to pass on the love you give. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.