In our journey this month called "Grace Acts" we spent last Sunday talking about Compassion.  How do we understand this to be a priority for Christ? Because He lived it!  I am struck by stories like the Widow who loses her son and The Leper who asks "are you willing?"  The language of Scripture literally speaks of a heart that is erupting in Jesus' chest as he is confronted by the mess his "good" creation has become.  In an age where the problem of suffering and evil is THE great quandary, this is a powerful story to tell.  

Have a look at this excellent blog entry on the Pastoralia blog about how Jesus models this for us. Rich stuff.