*Daily Reflections, 09 August 2023. St Benedicta of the cross (Edith Stein).*

Have pity on me, Lord.

The Canaanite woman in today's gospel calls out, “Have pity on me, Lord, Son of David! My daughter is tormented by a demon.” This cry symbolises our suffering humanity crying for help. Our world is longing for healing, peace, justice, unity, mercy, and true love and salvation from God. The Canaanite woman represents the hunger of our lost woman's humanity. Indeed she senses correctly where our salvation is to be found. Our true peace, joy, deliverance and salvation is found in Jesus. She didn't give up on prayer. She shows her total faith and confidence in Jesus. Your faith has save you!

*Lord Jesus, Son of David, have mercy on me.*

*Father Georges "Gee" sac*