In response to the question, “Who is my neighbor?” Jesus tells the
parable of the Good Samaritan—a story that has challenged hearts for centuries. But
His response is not merely a lesson in compassion. It’s a call to action: “Go and do
likewise.”

Through this parable, Jesus redefines what it means to be a neighbor. It’s not about
proximity or familiarity, but about mercy. The Samaritan—an outsider in the eyes of
many—becomes the true neighbor because he acted in love, even when it cost him
something. Jesus invites us into the same kind of faith-based initiative: caring for
others with compassion, even when it’s inconvenient.

At St. James, we see the Good Samaritan story lived out in many small but powerful
ways. Wherever mercy is extended and burdens are shared, the love of Christ is made
visible. Jesus still speaks those words to us today: “You go, and do likewise.”

Go and Do Likewise — Fifth Sunday after Pentecost, July 13, 2025:
https://saintjamesglencarbon.org/2025-fifth-sunday-after-pentecost

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Psalm 41
Leviticus 18:1–5; 19:9–18
Colossians 1:1–14
Luke 10:25 –37

Songs and Hymns:
- Let The Nations Be Glad: Aaron Boswell, Matt Boswell, Matt Papa; © 2010 Getty
Music Hymns and Songs; Love Your Enemies Publishing; Curb Dayspring Music Used with
permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- The Compassion Hymn: Text and tune by Stuart Townend, Kristyn Getty, Keith Getty;
© 2008 Thankyou Music; used with permission, CCLI License # 20286740.
- The Servant Song: Richard Gillard; © 1977 Universal Music - Brentwood Benson
Publishing; Used with permission: CCLI license #20286740.
- Draw Near and Take the Body of the Lord: Text: Latin, 7th cent.; tr. John Mason
Neale, 1818–66, alt.; Tune: Trente quatre Pseaumes de David, 1551, Geneva, ed. Louis
Bourgeois; Text and tune: Public domain.
- We Give Thee But Thine Own: Text: William W. How, 1823–97; Tune: William H. Monk,
1823–89; Text and tune: Public domain.
- Here I Am, Lord: Text: Based on Isaiah 6; Dan Schutte, b.1947. Text and music: ©
1981, Daniel L. Schutte and New Dawn Music. Published by OCP Publications. Used with
permission: One License #728607-A.
- On What Has Now Been Sown: Text: John Newton, 1725–1807, alt.; Tune: John Darwall,
1731–89; Text and tune: Public domain.

Liturgies:
- Gloria in Excelsis: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Sanctus: Text: Stephen P. Starke
- Agnus Dei: Text: Stephen P. Starke

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