#FaithFormationFriday - Jesus Said WHAT?!
Harsh words from Jesus! The woman slings a witty response back to Jesus, that even dogs gets scraps from their master, and it moved him to recognize the faith present in this woman. Jesus then agrees to heal the woman's daughter.
How can this encounter teach us something in these tense times? What I take from this is that encounter with those who oppose us, even if uncomfortable and painful, is necessary in order for God to step in and change our minds, hearts, and lives. There will always be people in our lives we can't stomach being around, but they are created in the image and likeness of God like we were. If we take the time to civilly move past what separates us, we can find the God who unites us and calls us to be Good News in the world.
Who are the people in my life who I find myself uncomfortable around? What is God teaching me about myself and about himself through this?
( Note: The Office of Religious Education will host its initial offering of a new course called "Who Is My Neighbor?", on Saturday, September 9th & 30th at the Northshore Catholic Center in Covington. This two-part course, a response to the Synod and its priority for the archdiocese to be a prophetic witness to Catholic social teaching, will address how we respond to the divisive issues of today (immigration, human trafficking, racism, etc.) as the Body of Christ. If you are interested, click here to learn more and register today!