Reflection for July 10, 2022

Sr Lynn had been a Good Samaritan to me. Her kindness was her gift to me.

Sometimes, the "smallest" of things, becomes a most powerful "teacher" for us ....

A woman of little wealth, but with a gigantic care and thoughtfulness for others, who cashiers at a local grocery store, cuts out coupons at home, puts them in a little 'coupon saver,' brings them to work and keeps them at her register. When she sees that someone checking out has an item or two - or more - that she has a coupon for, she scans the coupon for the benefit of the customer.

The "experience" of witnessing this woman taught me a "new" and "deeper" meaning of the parable of the widow's mite. And now I associate it with the story of the Good Samaritan, too.

THANK YOU, Sr. Lynn Marie! :)

Your insight into this parable makes us look beyond the obvious. There are many "Inn Keepers'' in this world that we don't recognize. Right now I think of all those people helping the Ukraine refugees thru donations and most importantly being in their midst to offer what ever support they can.

And yes I have experienced many Good Samaritans in my life and in my own way I also try to be one.

Thank you Lynn Marie

I experienced many good Samaritans last year when I had my knee replacement. People would call and say they were bringing over food Right at lunchtime Unexpectedly. My garbage can would miraculously be put away after the garbageman came. I receive cards of encouragement. There were many little kindnesses shown that I very much appreciated. There are many more good Samaritans out there than I could have imagined.

I can relate to this, I didn’t have the extreme that the stranger had of course. While I was grocery shopping yesterday three different people helped me. I had an electric cart and they helped me get it and things down from the shelves. I thanked them but it seemed I should do more. There are a lot of Good Smaritans.

Good reflection on the Samaritans in our lives. And, a reminder to be the Good Samaritan!