John Foley, SJ
The Canaanite woman cries out for help and Jesus, at first, will not even talk to her. The disciples demand that he send her away..
Ron Rolheiser, OMI
Is a false use of authority still blocking the full compassion of the gospel and giving God a bad name?
Eleonore Stump
If Jesus was sent only to the lost sheep of Israel, why not just send this Gentile woman away, as the disciples wanted him to do?
Gerald Darring
We should pray that the walls crumble, those which prejudice raises between us.
Anne Osdieck
Is God’s house open to just a few people or all people? Did the chosen folks have to wrestle with that idea?