Who is my neighbor? This question is central to one of the most beloved Gospel stories, that of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10: 29-37). In this parable a lawyer asks Jesus, ?Who is my neighbor?? Jesus speaks of a man who is beaten, robbed and ignored until a Samaritan stops on his busy journey to care for his needs.
The story of the Good Samaritan touches on a common experience. In what ways are we called to help ?a stranger?? Jesus says our neighbor is not only one who lives near us, but also one who needs our help. The Samaritan responds just as Jesus would
