More of The Good Samaritan

In light of all that has been happening these past few weeks in Orlando and Dallas and the ensuing protests across the country and the growing political debates, it would seem that the timing of this past Sunday’s Gospel – the story of the Good Samaritan - hit home for many preachers and listeners.  Echoes of various homilies are still being replayed as many look to make sense of the violence and discerning the same question asked by the lawyer in the Gospel: “Who is my neighbor.”

So as you spend time in prayer this week, you may want to hear what others were preaching this past Sunday.  Since homilies are meant to be heard, the following links (just click on the person’s name) will take you to the audio of each message.  None are more than 11 minutes…each person having a different slant on the topic.  Some may be somewhat shocking…but then again, so is the true Gospel.

Fr. James Martin, SJ

Fr. Richard Rohr, OFM
(link includes the reading of the Gospel, homily begins at the 3:00 mark)

Nadia Bolz-Weber

Deacon Jim Knipper

Homily: 15th Sunday in Ordinary Time

This weekend we hear the familiar story of the Good Samaritan.  But if you followed the news this past week it would seem the question asked by the lawyer in this week’s Gospel regarding “Who is my neighbor” takes on many meanings. But did you ever notice that Jesus really never answers that question and what he does do is often missed.

So perhaps a recent true story of a plane full of people and their flight crew can open your eyes to a deeper meaning of this Gospel…and point you in the direction of the face of God. 

For the podcast of the homily, click here

For the text of the homily, click here

For the readings of the day, click here