Attention is the most basic form of generosity. Jesus modeled this attentiveness in his unusual interaction with the Syrophoenician woman. Like her, we who know the gracious attention of Jesus are liberated from self-absorption to give our attention to others, even if only for a few minutes. Seen people see people.


Resources consulted:

- Making Room, Christine Pohl

- Secular Creed, Rebecca McLaughlin

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