July 10, 2022, the Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reflecting on this parable, it is worth considering if we have more in common with the perpetrators of the crime or the person who suffers from it.
Jaime L. Waters
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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Picturing God as our mother
July 3, 2022, the Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Reflecting on God’s love and care as that of a mother for her children can help us to draw new insights, nuances and meanings in our personal relationship with God.
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When God calls, there’s no time to waste
June 26, 2022, the Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Both Elijah and Jesus call others to share in their work and ministry.
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When holy days and holidays coincide
June 19, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ: The Eucharist is a feast that celebrates care for others and the freedom that comes after suffering.
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In Scripture, Wisdom is a woman
June 12, 2022, the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity: In Proverbs, Wisdom calls out for justice, yet she is often ignored by her community.
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Violence prevention is necessary to protect the common good
June 5, 2022, Pentecost Sunday: The gifts of the Holy Spirit are given for the common good.
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How do we overcome hate?
May 29, 2022, the Seventh Sunday of Easter: Jesus’ focus on relationships calls us to address and confront evil as a community.
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Let the Holy Spirit inspire your religious and political actions
May 22, 2022, the Sixth Sunday of Easter: In order to receive the Easter peace Jesus gives, we must cooperate with the work of the Spirit.
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How do we love as Jesus does? Serve more and judge less.
May 15, 2022, the Fifth Sunday of Easter: Jesus adds to the command to love one another “as I have loved you,” calling us to service.
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Finding inspiration in Jesus, the Good Shepherd
May 8, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Easter: The metaphor of Jesus as shepherd and his followers as sheep also offers a framework for their relationship.