Many people, even people who aren’t followers of Jesus, know the basic plot points of the parable of the good Samaritan, and its application to live a life of compassion.  But Jesus’ parable asks more from us than most people think. Jesus’ command is clear—to love others! And love isn’t passive. To love is not simply to not hate, but to love is to serve, to give, and to forgive. So, how do you interact with someone who’s hurt you? How do you talk to someone who disappointed you? How do you treat the person who made you look bad or poked at your insecurities? As activist & journalist Dorothy Day put it, You only love God as much as you love the person you love the least.