When was the last time you were moved with pity for someone? It may have been for someone you didn’t know, and you couldn’t help the tears falling down your cheeks. Your compassion for them may have even surprised you, helping you feel more connected and empathetic.
A dear friend told me that they had cancer in the brain, and the tumors were growing so fast that nothing could be done after treatment. My immediate reaction was, “OH NO.” All I could do was sit with them and suffer with them. Pity denotes looking down on someone and feeling sorry for them. Compassion comes from two Latin words, “Com” meaning “with” and “passio” meaning to suffer.
Jesus was moved with compassion. It was like they had cancer, and He got it. Here is the key to Jesus’ healing power. Jesus felt the pain of everyone in that crowd of thousands. He experiences the pain of everyone he encounters who is suffering. He does that in us.
Gospel Challenge:
Feel the pain of someone in your heart like it was a member of your family, such as a mother for her child. Recognize opportunities in daily life to respond with compassion, uniting your heart with Jesus’ and acting in love and service.
A little caring can change a person’s life forever.
May 27, 2026, Mark 10:32-45 Alone with God, our Father. I know individuals who avoid visiting a doctor, even when their symptoms are daily andworsening.
Fr. Rick’s One Minute Homily for Tuesday after Epiphany
January 6, 2026, Mark 6: 34-44
https://bible.usccb.org/bible/readings/010626.cfm
One And The Same Heart For People.
When was the last time you were moved with pity for someone? It may have been for someone you didn’t know, and you couldn’t help the tears falling down your cheeks. Your compassion for them may have even surprised you, helping you feel more connected and empathetic.
A dear friend told me that they had cancer in the brain, and the tumors were growing so fast that nothing could be done after treatment. My immediate reaction was, “OH NO.” All I could do was sit with them and suffer with them. Pity denotes looking down on someone and feeling sorry for them. Compassion comes from two Latin words, “Com” meaning “with” and “passio” meaning to suffer.
Jesus was moved with compassion. It was like they had cancer, and He got it. Here is the key to Jesus’ healing power. Jesus felt the pain of everyone in that crowd of thousands. He experiences the pain of everyone he encounters who is suffering. He does that in us.
Gospel Challenge:
Feel the pain of someone in your heart like it was a member of your family, such as a mother for her child. Recognize opportunities in daily life to respond with compassion, uniting your heart with Jesus’ and acting in love and service.
A little caring can change a person’s life forever.
Love Your Neighbor!
Fr. Rick Pilger, IC www.bscchurch.com
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