Matthew 15:21-28
And Jesus went from thence, and retired into the coast of Tyre and Sidon. And behold a woman of Canaan who came out of those coasts, crying out, said to him: Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou son of David: my daughter is grievously troubled by a devil. Who answered her not a word. And his disciples came and besought him, saying: Send her away, for she crieth after us: And he answering, said: I was not sent but to the sheep, that are lost of the house of Israel. But she came and adored him, saying: Lord, help me. Who answering, said: It is not good to take the bread of the children, and to cast it to the dogs. But she said: Yea, Lord; for the whelps also eat of the crumbs that fall from the table of their masters. Then Jesus answering, said to her: O woman, great is thy faith: be it done to thee as thou wilt: and her daughter was cured from that hour.
Once again, the faith of the Canaanite woman challenges us to persevere in prayer. She refuses to give up because she trusts in Jesus’ goodness. Her persistence becomes a powerful witness to faith that remains steadfast despite obstacles. The Gospel encourages us not to lose heart when answers seem delayed. God hears every prayer and responds with wisdom and love. By remaining faithful and trusting in His timing, we discover that His plans are greater than our expectations and always directed toward our good.