Episode 07 The Compassion Chronicles: Lessons from Jesus

Welcome, dear listeners, to a our new episode, "The Compassion Chronicles: Lessons from Jesus." I'm your host, Fr. Dominic Veigas SVD, and today, we embark on a profound journey to explore the life and teachings of Jesus, the ultimate embodiment of compassion. The Compassion of Jesus. Let's begin by understanding the essence of compassion as demonstrated by Jesus. In the Gospel of Matthew 9:36, it's written, "When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Here, we witness Jesus' deep empathy and concern for those in need. His compassion was not limited by social status or circumstance; it embraced all.