Tag: Samaritan

We reflect on the story of Jesus and the Samaritan woman, drawing parallels to contemporary conflicts like those involving Iran. We emphasise the importance of understanding shared humanity, honest dialogue, and patience in fostering peace. Ultimately, transformation arises from individuals crossing boundaries and engaging directly.

July 14th has become the day when the French celebrate their national identity – and identity is what’s important in our readings today.

It’s possible for us to identify with any of the characters in this story. The man in the ditch, the one who cares & the ones who walk on by.

Today’s gospel story is of a brief encounter – an encounter between Jesus and the woman of Samaria at Jacob’s well. And just as for Celia Johnson’s character in the film, it was a turning point in the life of that woman…

Although her faith was by no stretch of the imagination complete, just moments after meeting Jesus, she went out and drew people in. “Come and see” she says. And they do…

We’re being asked to choose: What kind of people do you want to be?
“Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength”. Moses says: is this how you want to be known?