In
today's Gospel, the Lord Jesus cast out a demon who possessed a daughter of a
Syrophoenician woman. Even though at first the Lord Jesus responded to her very
harshly, the woman accepted his words patiently, calmly - full of faith.
Because of her attitude and openness to God, her daughter was healed.
Today the Catholic Church commemorates the World Day of the Sick. We are often not physically sick but mentally because we are bound by hatred, resentment and hurt. Let us imitate this Syrophoenician woman who was patient and calm even though she received harsh words and treatment.
Sometimes
harsh rebuke and words are one of God's teachings for us to be more patient.
May we not return evil for evil. Let's pray that God will heal all our hurt and
inner wounds.
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