Loving the Other (homily + meditation)

A homily based on the following reading from the Revised Common Lectionary, followed by a guided practice of meta bhavana (lovingkindness meditation): Luke 17:11-19On the way to Jerusalem Jesus was going through the region between Samaria and Galilee. As he entered a village, ten lepers approached him. Keeping their distance, they called out, saying, "Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!" When he saw them, he said to them, "Go and show yourselves to the priests." And as they went, they were ...