Harvesting The Fruits of Contemplation

(Image Source: Wikimedia Commons ) I had just read the parable of the Good Samaritan before leaving for Mass. Guess I was not paying attention. Listen here :

  Monday Musings   (If God used Balaam’s donkey to get that prophet’s attention, I guess he can use me to get yours. May these periodic Monday Musings generate fruitful discussion and faithful change.)                     The parable of the Good Samaritan was the subject of today’s Gospel. I read it before leaving for early morning Mass.     As I was walking down the street, I thought I heard a voice. I heard it again and glanced toward the roadway. Out of the corner of my eye, I saw a disheveled gray hair man carrying a plastic garbage bag over his shoulder and heard him say something – not sure what he said or to whom his comments were directed. I avoided any eye contact with him. He made me feel uncomfortable. All I could think was to get to the other side of the street. As I hurriedly did so, I gave a quick glance over my shoulder but no longer saw...