A foster parent recently shared with me a new perspective on the story Jesus shared answering the question “Who is my neighbor.” The story of the Good Samaritan found in Luke 10:30-37 (NLT).

A text for everyone The parable of the Good Samaritan (cf. Luke 10:25-37) could be called a story of one ordinary person speaking to another. Pope Francis’ encyclical Fratelli Tutti not surprisingly ...

What does Jesus” story of the Good Samaritan have to do with Christmas? Plenty. But first, let”s look at the Good Samaritan”s story. In Jesus” answer to a lawyer”s question of “Who is ...

Plenty. But first, let”s look at the Good Samaritan”s story. In Jesus” answer to a lawyer”s question of “Who is my neighbor?” he gave us the parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10).

Reflecting on the hardships around the world, I am reminded of the parable of the good Samaritan. Systemic change is ...

Jesus’ parable about the Good Samaritan is a well known and loved example of how it is important to go out of our way to help any needy people we come across.To appreciate the full message of this ...

Love thy neighbor The parable of the Good Samaritan occurs in the Gospel of Luke, in a part of the Bible where Jesus is attracting followers and preparing them to spread his movement.

Find today’s readings here. Today’s Gospel reading is the parable of the Good Samaritan. Because the story and its message are so familiar, the word “Samaritan” has lost its sting for ...

As we grow up, certain memories stick with us, even into adulthood. Recently, one such memory came up as I had a conversation with my grandmother about the parable of the Good Samaritan. The ...