May 1, 2022, the Third Sunday of Easter: By encountering the risen Jesus, the disciples strengthen their relationship with him and prepare for their own missionary work in light of the resurrection.
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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May the Easter season bring us peace
Before Jesus gives the Holy Spirit and authorizes his disciples to forgive sins, he first offers them peace.
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Everyone is called to preach
April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday: Mary Magdalene is called to preach not because she was first on the scene, but because of her openness to hearing and answering Jesus’ call.
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The Gospel’s advice for dealing with our enemies
Apr. 10, 2022, Palm Sunday of the Lord’s Passion: How does Jesus respond to injustice, violence and ignorance?
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Shaming women is still a problem in our culture. What can we learn from Jesus’ example?
Apr. 3, 2022, the Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jesus sees the woman and addresses her directly, which the men in the story never do.
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We can learn from the honesty and insight of the Prodigal Son
Mar. 27, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Lent: The prodigal son’s honesty, and the father’s generosity, lead to a turning point that allows him to come closer to God.
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Lent is about repentance
Mar. 20, 2022, the Third Sunday of Lent: The Gospel echoes the focus on repentance from the beginning and ending of Lent and the necessity of growing along the way.
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What are the signs of transformation?
Mar. 13, 2022, the Second Sunday of Lent: Prayer can help us be more ready for connections with God and others.
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Jesus’ temptations remind us that he’s human
Mar. 6, 2022, the First Sunday of Lent: At the beginning of Lent, the readings call on us to reflect on challenges that we must face and overcome.
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The words we (and the church) need to learn to say: ‘I’m sorry’
Feb. 27, the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Today’s Gospel reminds us of the need to acknowledge failures and ask for forgiveness.