Daily Inspiration

“At that time Jesus withdrew to the region of Tyre and Sidon. And behold, a Canaanite woman of that district came and called out, "Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon." But he did not say a word in answer to her. His disciples came and asked him, "Send her away, for she keeps calling out after us." He said in reply, "I was sent only to the lost sheep of the house of Israel." But the woman came and did him homage, saying, "Lord, help me." He said in reply, "It is not right to take the food of the children and throw it to the dogs." She said, "Please, Lord, for even the dogs eat the scraps that fall from the table of their masters." Then Jesus said to her in reply, "O woman, great is your faith! Let it be done for you as you wish." And her daughter was healed from that hour." -Matthew 15:21-28

I can imagine the big smile on Jesus’ face when the woman fired back her response. Oh, the joy our humility and perseverance of faith, bring to the Lord. God has placed knowledge of Himself inside every soul. Jesus came and made Himself known first to the lost sheep of Israel, and then to the world. Now it is we who are given the chance to awaken that hidden memory of the Lord stored in the souls who are still asleep to Him.

Saint Teresa Benedicta of the Cross, pray for us.

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Jesus, I trust in you!