Sts Denis & Companions Martyrs & John Leonardi, Priest.
"There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”
"Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?”
"He said in reply, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself.”
"He replied to him, “You have answered correctly; do this and you will live.”
"But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”
"Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leaving him half-dead.
"A priest happened to be going down that road, but when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
"Likewise a Levite came to the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side.
"But a Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an inn, and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave them to the innkeeper with the instruction, ‘Take care of him. If you spend more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’
"Which of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?”
"He answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.”
"Jesus said to him, “Go and do likewise.” (Luke 10: 25 - 37).
Monday 9th October 2023 of the 27th Week of Ordinary Time.
Today is the feast of St Denis, First Bishop of Paris, martyr and companions, Martyrs. (3rd century).
We honor too St John Leonardi (1541 - 1609). Italian priest. John qualified first as a pharmacist before he decided to become a priest. He founded the Order of Clerics Regular to serve sick people and those in prison.
In the Parable of the Good Samaritan, consider this idea:
"The first question which the priest and the Levite asked was: 'If I stop to help this man, what will happen to me?' But... the good Samaritan reversed the question: 'If I do not stop to help this man, what will happen to him?" (Dr Martin Luther King Jr).
What will you do if you see a man, his wife and two young kids beside their broken down vehicle on a lonely and dangerous road?
What will be your concern?
Citizens or immigrants?
Rich or poor?
White or black?
Christian or Moslem?
Ask yourself: "If I do not stop to help these persons, what will happen to them?"
Consider the Corporal Works of Mercy:
1. Feed the hungry
2. Give drink to the thirsty
3. Clothe the naked
4. Shelter the homeless
5. Visit the sick
6. Visit the imprisoned
7. Bury the dead
Pray that in all such challenges, the Precious Holy Spirit will inspire you what to do.
October is the Month of the Holy Rosary. Why a special month for the Holy Rosary? Because the Rosary is very important in the life of the Church and in the life of individual Christian.
A FAMILY THAT PRAYS THE ROSARY TOGETHER STAYS TOGETHER.
Say the Holy Rosary every day in October.
For Prayers, Consecration, Litany, Testimony of Jesus about those who pray the Rosary, click the link below:
https://seekfirst.blogspot.com/2023/09/october-devotion-to-holy-rosary.html?m=1
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