Fr. Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, on Who Our Neighbor Is

"On January 1, the Octave Day of Christmas, the Church celebrates Mary, the Holy Mother of God. The scripture readings call us to reflect on the events of the birth of Christ (see Luke 2: 16-21). However, on New Year's Day, I like to reflect on another story in Luke's Gospel (Luke 10:29). This is the scene when a lawyer asks Jesus, 'Who is my neighbor?' Jesus responds with the parable of the Good Samaritan. This is a perpetual question for the Christian.

"However, during the holidays, I find it is easy to recognize my neighbor. . . ."

In a recent commentary, Father Jack Kolodziej, OSFS, reflected on the importance of taking time to "contemplate and celebrate the God made visible in our neighbor."

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De Sales Weekly: Provincial Reflection: New Year's Day: Who is my Neighbor? (1 JAN 26)