In Isaiah we hear that God’s house will be a house of prayer for all peoples, gathering the outcasts from Israel and all nations. Though a Canaanite woman with unflinching faith and trust in Jesus, today’s gospel foreshadows God’s outward mission toward the nations. This story reminds us to be open to and welcoming of all who come into this holy house of prayer seeking safety, help, and hope.
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