Readings: Galatians 1:6-12 Ps. 111:1-2,7-10, Luke 10:25-37
“Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?” … “Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbour to the man who fell among the robbers?” He said, “The one who showed mercy on him.” And Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10:25,37)
A lawyer met Jesus and wanted to know the secret of inheriting eternal life. This lawyer asked Jesus what he would do to assure him of eternal life. This prompted Jesus to tell the story of the Good Samaritan, and He concluded, “Go and do likewise.”
By telling us to do likewise, Jesus is saying we should look for our neighbours among people hurt and beaten by life’s challenges. Always put yourself in the shoes of your fellow human beings and see how you can help them.
Be kind to people based on their needs, not their skin colour, state of origin, language, or tribe. The Samaritan went out of his way to help this man even though it was forbidden for a Samaritan to associate with a Jew.
Jesus wants us to be kind, especially to those who hate us, those who practice a different religion, and those who may never repay our love.
Helping others is a command. If all we do is amuse ourselves and gossip about the misfortunes of others, then we are not truly Christians. Jesus played the role of the Good Samaritan when he became a man to live among us and die for our sake. We must do likewise.
When helping others, always seek to please God. No matter how you try, you can never please human beings. In today’s First Reading, St. Paul says: “Am I now seeking the favour of men or God? Or am I trying to please men? If I were still pleasing men, I should not be a servant of Christ.” (Galatians 1:10).
Let us pray: Almighty ever-living God, who, in the abundance of your kindness, surpasses the merits and the desires of those who entreat you, pour out your mercy upon us to pardon what conscience dreads and to give what prayer does not dare to ask. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen
Be Happy. Live Positive. Have Faith. It is well with you. May God’s abundant blessings be upon us all. (Monday of week 27 in Ordinary Time. Liturgical Colour: Green. Bible Study: Galatians 1:6-12 Ps. 111:1-2,7-10, Luke 10:25-37)
@Rev. Fr. Evaristus E. Abu