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Monday, October 6, 2008, St. Bruno, Bl. Marie-Rose Durocher
Galatians 1:6-12, Psalm 111, Luke 10:25-37
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THE MIRACLE OF BECOMING A NEIGHBOR
"Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor?" —Luke 10:36
A lawyer asked Jesus: "Who is my neighbor?" (Lk 10:29) Jesus assumed that
everyone was our neighbor and answered another question: "How do I become
a neighbor?" A neighbor takes responsibility for others, even for
strangers. A neighbor is not apathetic. Being a neighbor is a grace, a
miracle. We can't do it by our own power.
There may not be as many neighbors around as we've thought. Even priests
and religious people may not be neighbors (see Lk 10:31-32). On the other
hand, unexpected people, like Samaritans or our enemies, may become
neighbors. A neighbor helps other human beings just because they are human
beings. We revere other people as persons not because of what they've done
or how good they are but simply because they are persons (1 Pt 2:17).
A neighbor not only refers others to where they can receive more help, but
also personally serves those in need. The Samaritan hoisted the beaten man
"on his own beast and brought him to an inn, where he cared for him" (Lk
10:34). Therefore, being a neighbor is often dirty and expensive (Lk
10:34-35). "If one member suffers, all the members suffer with it; if one
member is honored, all the members share its joy" (1 Cor 12:26). This
identification and solidarity expresses itself in compassion (Lk 10:37),
that is, in "suffering with" the other person.
Prayer: Father, do the miracle of making me a neighbor.
Promise: "If I were trying to win man's approval, I would surely not be
serving Christ!" —Gal 1:10
Praise: St. Bruno expressed his love for his neighbor through his vow of
poverty and austerity.
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County, Ohio, for a retreat to deepen your relationship with your spouse
and God. Call 937-587-5464 to register.)
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