Meditation on This Sunday's Gospel

The readings for Sunday, August 16, 2026: First Reading: Isaiah 56:1, 6-8 First Reading (Semi-cont.): Genesis 45:1-15 Psalm: Psalm 67 Psalm (Semi-cont.): Psalm 133 Second Reading: Romans 11:1-2a, 29-32 Gospel: Matthew 15:[10-20] 21-28 I don't like this picture of Jesus that today's Gospel represents. He treats the Canaanite woman rudely, with a complete lack of compassion. What do we make of this…