Today's gospel, 6 October. The Good Samaritan
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Today's gospel reading Luke 10:25-37
Just then a lawyer stood up to test Jesus. ‘Teacher,’ he said, ‘what must I do to inherit eternal life?’ He said to him, ‘What is written in the law? What do you read there?’ He answered, ‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbour as yourself.’ And he said to him, ‘You have given the right answer; do this, and you will live.’
But wanting to justify himself, he asked Jesus, ‘And who is my neighbour?’ Jesus replied, ‘A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell into the hands of robbers, who stripped him, beat him, and went away, leaving him half dead. Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side. So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. But a Samaritan while travelling came near him; and when he saw him, he was moved with pity. He went to him and bandaged his wounds, having poured oil and wine on them. Then he put him on his own animal, brought him to an inn, and took care of him. The next day he took out two denarii, gave them to the innkeeper, and said, “Take care of him; and when I come back, I will repay you whatever more you spend.” Which of these three, do you think, was a neighbour to the man who fell into the hands of the robbers?’ He said, ‘The one who showed him mercy.’ Jesus said to him, ‘Go and do likewise.’
This Week's Collect
O Lord,
Hear the prayers of your people who call upon you;
and grant that they may both perceive and know what things they ought to do,
and also may have grace and power faithfully to fulfil them;
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Sacred Space
A gentle prayer guide and reflection can be found here:
https://sacredspace.com/daily-prayer/2025-10-06/
Christian Art
https://christian.art/daily-gospel-reading/luke-10-25-37-2025-2/
- Wed 8 Oct, morning: Please note that there will be no Midweek Holy Communion this week (usual time is 10.30am). However, St Mary's side chapel will be open for private prayer, and a few people will meet for coffee as usual from 11am in the Clew Bay Hotel. Everyone welcome!
- Wed 8 Oct, evening: 8pm, Online Prayer (Compline of A Late Evening Office) this week will be led by Parish Reader, Barbara Sheppard. Link to follow.
- Turlough Select Vestry meeting, Sat 11 October, after the 7pm service.
- Diocesan Synod, Sat 18 October, at Hotel Woodstock, Ennis, Co Clare. Registration from 9.30am. Holy Communion at 10.30am.
- Inishbiggle Harvest Thanksgiving, Sat 25 October. Meet at Doran's Point, Ballycroy at 9.30am, for 10am departure. Returning around 2.30pm. Everyone is warmly invited and welcome but please let us know (083 8003233) if you wish to book a seat in the boat (currach) or if you need more information. Recommended: Bring a packed lunch, water, sturdy footwear, warm weather-appropriate clothes, and 10 euros towards the ferry cost.
Revd Suzanne Cousins
Aughaval Parishes' Website aughaval.tlk.ie
