Today’s reading from Deuteronomy reminds us what God commands is not too hard, nor too far away. God’s word is very near — in your mouth and in your heart. To love God with all your heart, soul, strength, and mind leads to loving your neighbor as your self. In today’s gospel, Jesus tells the parable of the Good Samaritan in which a Samaritan traveler responds to his neighbor with God’s love and compassion. Jesus’ tells us to “Go and do likewise.” God’s word is very near to us, urging us to respond to our neighbor in need.
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