Jesus, Lord -
In this story we encounter your fully human nature as you ignore the shouts and cries of a woman different from your own ethnicity.
We also encounter your fully human nature as you eventually engage in a dialogue with her that leads you to proclaim, “Woman, great is your faith!”
Triune God -
Forgive us for ignoring the shouts and cries of those who differ from us.
Turn us toward their shouts and cries, so we may listen to them and widen our tables.
May we be like this woman and advocate for those whom tables tend to exclude.
With thanks for the grace of growth that Jesus models for us and with thanks for this woman’s bold courage, we pray.
Amen.