
Sunday Homily, August 16, 2026
In our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 15:21-28), we hear about an encounter between Jesus and a “Canaanite woman.”

In our Gospel reading for Sunday (Matthew 15:21-28), we hear about an encounter between Jesus and a “Canaanite woman.”

All three Scripture readings speak to putting our trust in God, even in difficult circumstances.

And as we trust in God’s love, we are called to share it with others.

May we “keep our eyes on the prize” by trusting in God’s love and following Jesus.

Dios nos bendice de muchas maneras, pero sigue siendo nuestra elección sobre qué hacer con las bendiciones que Dios nos ha dado.

God blesses us in many ways, but it is still our choice of what to do with the blessings God has given us.

Bienaventurados somos cuando podemos ver el amor de Dios para todas las personas y toda la creación.

Blessed are we when we can see God’s love for all people and all of creation.

May we not fall for the tricks of the evil one, but for the overwhelming love of God, and bear good fruit for a hurting world.

Que Dios siga transformándonos en trigo que lleva su amor.