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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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Samuel and Peter serve as models for how to react to new beginnings and calls to serve.
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The Magi's journey and acts of worship are examples of how we should seek and find Christ in our lives.
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Receiving the Spirit at baptism is only the beginning, and important work must follow.
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Today’s readings should inspire us to strengthen connections with our own families and communities.
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These readings just before Christmas help us think about Jesus’ heritage, significance and important people in his family.
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Paul affirms the importance of critical thinking and discernment.
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These readings just before Christmas help us think about Jesus’ heritage, significance and important people in his family.
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This is an important parable about personal accountability and responsibility.
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Christ the King is present now among the poor, the immigrants, the sick and the imprisoned.
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We must be mindful of what is happening to us and around us, responsible for ourselves, our actions and our community.