Dogged Faith (Matt. 15:21-28)

Sermon by Fr. Peter Smith 12th Sunday of Ordinary Time Discussion Questions: If you've read it before, what ways has this passage caused you confusion or concern? How does the fact that Jesus was retreating to a Gentile region help us better understand this exchange between the Canaanite woman and Jesus? More than just stubbornness, why did the woman continue to press Jesus to answer her request?…