Today's gospel is a difficult one, because we find Jesus comparing a woman, who is asking for his help, to a dog, since she is not part of the nation of Israel. Pastor Tim Metzner, assistant to the bishop, tells us this morning that the church can be confused by the dichotomy of purity ("following the rules") and morality ("doing what is right"). Jesus provides the answer later in that conversation, when he declares that her faith has provided her with the help she needs.