Drawing from the Epistle reading from St Paul's Letter to Timothy, and the Gospel story of the Canaanite woman, Hieromonk Vasily (Permiakov) explores the transformative power of humility, faith, and perseverance in seeking Christ's mercy. He emphasizes the importance of acknowledging our brokenness and confessing our need for salvation, echoing the woman’s persistent plea for her daughter’s healing. Through this example, the homily reveals how Christ’s grace and healing are granted to those who approach Him with unwavering faith and humility.