Feb. 20, the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus calls us to love our enemies—not to passively accept injustice.
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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The saints inspire us to overcome systemic injustice
Feb. 13, The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
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When you care for the most vulnerable, you encounter God in the process
Feb. 6, The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: How do feelings of reluctance and unworthiness transform into willingness to answer God’s call?
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Fulfilling one’s calling can be a difficult task.
Jan. 30, The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings today remind us to be realistic about the challenges of the world.
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Drawing inspiration and insight from Scripture
Jan. 23, The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today’s Gospel, we witness Jesus reading Scripture, relating it to his own experience and context, and using it to proclaim his purpose in the world.
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Jesus revealed himself to the world through miracles
Jan. 16, The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ miracle reminds us that even if we are not directly impacted or even responsible, if we can help, we should help people in need.
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What does Jesus’ baptism mean for our own?
Jan. 9, The Baptism of the Lord: Today we are reminded of the implications of our own baptism as a sacrament that orients us toward mission and service to others following the model of Jesus.
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The journey of the magi is long and risky, but it ends with joy
Jan. 2, The Feast of the Epiphany: The traditions of the Epiphany invite us to think about how we can find our way to Christ throughout the year.
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The loving dynamics in the Holy Family
We are reminded to interact with people beyond our household; different experiences and perspectives enrich our lives and increase our wisdom.
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How can we support women struggling with conception and pregnancy?
As we near the end of Advent, the Gospel can inspire us to respond when we are called in new, challenging directions.