Monday 5 October

Jonah 1:1-2;1,11, Canticle of Jonah,
Luke 10:25-37

Compassion

In the story of the Good Samaritan, Jesus tells of compassion with others that he looks for in each of us. Pope Francis reminds us that “our lack of response to refugees who are fleeing their own countries, points to a loss of the sense of responsibility for our fellow men and women upon which all civil society is founded.” LS#25. Let’s re-read today’s reading from Luke, asking for the grace to be open, compassionate and responsive to our neighbour.