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<\/h3>\nLectionary: 118 (NAB Translation<\/a>) (Jerusalem Bible<\/a>)<\/p>\n The first reading from the prophet Isaiah, we hear a message about God’s intention to have a select people. Israel was centered around their identity of their faith and inheritance as God\u2019s chosen people. At this time in history, Israel has returned from exile, and the people of God were more prepared to hear about God\u2019s people outside of their nation. The reading ends with the opportunity for all people.<\/p>\n Sometimes we hold back the faith from others because we don\u2019t think they want it or are ready for it, but God wants to share His covenant with all people, and it requires our willingness to share with those around us.<\/p>\n R. (12a) Create a clean heart in me, O God.<\/p>\n This week\u2019s second reading from the letter to the Romans is a powerful message, but it can easily be lost in the convoluted structure of the sentences. Even though some of the Jews has rejected Jesus, He asserts that their final conversion will be necessary. This is not a condemnation of the Jews, but St Paul\u00a0speaks with hope that they will see what the Gentiles have found and then want to have a part in it too. St Paul uses the strong word \u201cirrevocable\u201d when referring to the status of the Jews as the people of God, but this is also a \u00a0God\u2019s love is free and open to all that necessitates a choice of Jesus as Lord.<\/p>\n Gospel<\/b> This week\u2019s Gospel from St. Matthew makes Jesus sounds somewhat harsh in the beginning. At first, a Canaanite woman came and asked for a favor from Jesus, but he announces that He has come to save the people of God, Israel. This woman is deeply troubled by the demonic posession of her daughter and has seen the deep, and important need for the Lord. She is convicted and believes that Jesus can save her.<\/p>\n Her simple plea \u201cLord, help me,\u201d bends the ear of Jesus, and the her humility before Him is what finally convinces Him of her belief. This is one of the powerful miracles that happened so dramatically that Jesus wasn\u2019t even physically present in the same room when He commanded it. This is another instance of when the Lord shows that His mercy goes beyond Israel.<\/p>\n A reflection from Bishop V\u00e1squez<\/b><\/p>\n W<\/span>ith nine words Jesus instantly cures the daughter of the persistent woman in today\u2019s Gospel, \u201cLet it be done for you as you wish.\u201d Words, put together the right way, can be very powerful. Do you choose your words carefully, with sensitivity and love?<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a blessed week.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Theme song<\/strong><\/p>\n Ignite \u2013 Soundwave\u00a0soundwave.cc\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Background Music This Week<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n
Reading 1
\nIsaiah 56:1, 6-7<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/h2>\n
Responsorial Psalm
\nPsalms 67:2-3, 5, 6, 8<\/a><\/h4>\nReading 2
\nRomans 11:13-15, 29-32<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/h2>\n
\n<\/b>Matthew 15:21-28<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n<\/h2>\n