Do not neglect hospitality, for through it, some have unknowingly entertained angels. (Heb. 13:2) Today’s first reading’s account of the woman of Shunem reminded me of the above quote from the letter to the Hebrews and the frequent use of it by Servant of God, Dorothy Day. In the first reading, the woman of Shunem saw more than a traveler passing by. She recognized Elisha as "a holy man of God" and responded with generous hospitality. She didn't simply offer a meal; she and her husband built a room where the prophet could rest. Her generosity was quiet, practical, and without expectation of reward. Yet, through that simple act of welcome, God transformed her life with the promise of a son. The author of Hebrews echoes this same spirit of hospitality in the above quotation. For Dorothy...