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Mercy Is the Measure
07-13-2025 | Fr. Augustine Acheme, VC“Who is my neighbor?” the scholar of the law asks- not to seek truth, but to draw boundaries. Jesus doesn’t answer with theory or debate. He answers with a story. A man is beaten and left for dead. Religious leaders pass by, cautious and detached. But a Samaritan- an outsider- stops. He sees. He is moved. And he acts.
Compassion, in the Gospel, is not a feeling- it is a response. Jesus shows us that love for God and love for neighbor are inseparable. The Samaritan doesn’t ask, “What will happen to me if I stop?” He asks, in effect, “What will happen to this man if I don’t?”
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St. Benedict, Where All are Welcome
St. Benedict Catholic Church is a welcoming and vibrant family of believers located in the Phoenix community of Ahwatukee in Arizona. We are a Catholic faith community that recognizes the face of Christ in all and we respond with our lives. Our growing community is made up of members from all walks of life and we value our diversity. Our motto, “Where All Are Welcome,” stems from the belief that every person is a treasured child of God. Whether you’re new to the neighborhood or searching for a new place of worship, we hope you’ll find a home in St. Benedict Catholic Church.