She replied and said to Him. 

“She replied and said to him, ‘Lord, even the dogs under the table eat the children’s scraps.’ Then he said to her, ‘For saying this, you may go. The demon has gone out of your daughter.’” (MK 7: 28-29) 

God in the Old Testament and Our Lord in the New Testament wants us to be a real part of our dialog with Him to show our interest, our motivation, and to present our “why” and purpose. When we know our why, we live more consciously, our relationship is based on something predictable, and it is easier for us to reflect on the results as well as on the lack of them.  

“Humbly welcome the word that has been planted in you and can save your souls.” (Gospel Acclamation)