Wednesday August 9, 2023

Matthew 15:21-28

Jesus left Gennesaret and withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. Then out came a Canaanite woman from that district and started shouting, ‘Sir, Son of David, take pity on me. My daughter is tormented by a devil.’ But he answered her not a word. And his disciples went and pleaded with him. ‘Give her what she wants

I like to speculate about Jesus life. So this part is not factual or spiritual just an observation. He withdrew to Tyre and Sidon. Do you remember this place? He cursed it because he was surprised at their lack of faith. It may have been quite some place if you know your church history. It ain’t Navarre Florida. The truth is, Jesus could not afford nice places. Anyway this has nothing to do with the real message.

What are you praying for today? How long have you been praying for it? How much work have you put in it?

The monks used to say that work and prayer are the answer. This young lady was out of “place” but she called out. She would not leave him alone. Do this: start a novena and don’t stop.