5 August 2026 -- Wednesday of the 18th week, even-numbered year.
Jeremiah 31:1-7; Matthew 15:21-28
Homily
Yesterday's Gospel gave us an example of the Apostle Peter's faith - a faith that was both generous and weak. Today, the Gospel gives us an example of a very deep and strong faith in a woman who did not belong to the people of Israel. A faith so strong that she not only ‘changed’ Jesus' mind, so to speak, but even influenced his ministry.