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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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Today’s Gospel includes events, instructions and revelations that help train the disciples to be future leaders.
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The readings reveal the importance of openness to hearing the truth and of thinking critically about who is given power.
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The woman’s persistence contributes to the evolving Gospel message, which ultimately includes all people.
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Today’s Gospel is another reminder of God’s inclusive generosity.
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Scripture provides helpful insights about power and authority.
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We can pray that our leaders seek wisdom and understanding, but we must also exercise our right to vote for those who have demonstrated these qualities.
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We must struggle together to deliver the society we want to see.
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Telling people suffering victimization to wait for a future reckoning only does further harm and fails to promote God’s kingdom.
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Juneteenth, when we celebrate the freedom of slaves in the United States, is a good time to reflect on ancient prophets who have much in common with today’s activists.
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Romans takes notions of physical burdens of the flesh and calls for believers to focus instead on the Spirit of God within them.