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Jaime L. Waters teaches at the Boston College School of Theology and Ministry. She is an associate professor of Old Testament.
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Pope Francis draws inspiration, especially from psalms and legal texts, to remind humans of our shared status with creation.
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Nov. 20, 2022, The Solemnity of Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe in Ordinary Time: We have an opportunity for thoughtful reflection on the past and planning for what is on the horizon.
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Nov. 13, 2022, the Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time: Even in the midst of persecution, Jesus lived out a ministry rooted in love, and we are called to do the same.
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Nov. 6, 2022, the Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Today we gain insights into some of the philosophical and theological debates at the time when Luke was writing.
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Oct. 30, 2022, the Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time: For the week focusing on All Saints and All Souls, we can use this time to reflect on how we can improve ourselves and live better lives.
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Oct. 23, 2022, the Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time: We are called to recognize our own shortcomings and implore God's assistance, while continuing to work and pray for justice.
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Oct. 16, 2022, the Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time: In the face of corrupt leadership, the woman is unceasing in her fight for justice, and we must be the same.
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Oct. 9, 2022, the Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The Gospel reminds us that it is putting the teachings of the kingdom into practice, not only identifying with them, that is the true measure of discipleship.
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Oct. 2, 2022, the Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Our struggles with gun violence and the ongoing wars around the world are examples of the violence that plagues us today, and we must call out to God for help as we also exercise our power and influence to help eliminate violence.
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Sept. 25, 2022, the Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time:The story of the rich man and Lazarus and the prophecies of Amos should inspire us to correct the evil of poverty that plagues our world.