Jesus’ final prayer implores the disciples to be confident that he has assured their care.
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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How should we love one another? It’s called agape.
By working to end hate and division, we show our love for one another.
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Bold speech must be followed by bold action
Jesus asks the Father in heaven for protection for the disciples, which reveals the perils of discipleship.
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The spirit propels Christianity forward
Jesus emphasizes the selflessness of the shepherd, insisting that he volunteers to protect his flock.
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The Gospel is meant to be preached. It’s our responsibility to do it.
Jesus teaches the apostles by opening their minds to understand the Scriptures.
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God calls us to redistribute not just wealth but mercy too
Divine Mercy Sunday reminds us to pray for God’s compassion and forgiveness and to afford the same to one another.
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Jesus is risen, exclusion is dead.
The reactions of the early Christian witnesses are a mixture of fear, faith, confusion and understanding.
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People in Jesus’ time faced the challenge of diverse viewpoints, too.
The readings remind us of requirements that come with membership in a community of faith.
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Shrouded in darkness, we can do evil. Jesus invites us into the light of truth instead.
As we try to recover from years of lies and their effects, we must all come to grips with reality.
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Look for the angels in the desert of your soul
As we near the end of Lent, today we hear of a more intimate covenant with God.