Fifth Sunday after Pentecost (Contemporary)

Luke Miller explored the parable of the Good Samaritan, reminding us that Jesus redefines “neighbor” as everyone we encounter, including those we might call enemies. We often look for limits—who we must love and who we can exclude—but Jesus refuses those boundaries. The Samaritan’s compassion foreshadows the mercy Christ showed us: when we were spiritually dead, He drew near, healed us, and paid our debts. Now, we are called to do the same, loving without exception.