I meant to share here a wonderful reflection Father shared about The Good Samaritan. It expounded upon Origen’s commentary which I had not read. It falls in the category of stories you think you know but later realize you've simply skimmed the surface.

 Father gave some historical background to put the parable in context.  The traveler in the story is journeying from Jerusalem to Jericho.  Jerusalem is often a metaphor for heaven whereas Jericho represents the fallen world. As so often happens when we move away from things of God and towards the fallen world, the man is beset with trouble (sin) which nearly kills him.  The priest and Levite represent the old law which point out the wrong he committed but offered no compassion, no healing.  
The Samaritan goes above and beyond to “bind the wounds.”

Father encouraged us to consider multiple applications of the metaphors here. He reminded us that Samaritans were considered a lower class whose heritage had been diluted and adulterated by years in captivity.  And yet this Samaritan demonstrated far more compassion and empathy than those men who had the benefit of lifelong faith and teaching. 

The reality is we are often outdone in charity even today. Our first response is more likely to be judgement or irritation or nonchalance.  Instead of meeting our fellow travelers where they are, which might not be pretty, we pass by with little more than disgust.

Jesus simply says of the Samaritan:

“Go and do likewise.” 

Church Fathers commentary here 

ancient history background with excellent video here