because they observe external rules and regulations; they can call themselves good only when their hearts are pure. That very fact is the end of pride, and the reason why every one of us can say only: ‘God be merciful to me, a sinner.’ And Jesus left there, and withdrew to the districts of Tyre and Sidon. And, look you, a Canaanite woman from these parts came and cried: ‘Have pity upon me, Sir, Son of David! My daughter is grievously afflicted by a
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