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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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FaithThe Word
The rewards for accepting the Gospel are awesome, but the demands are hefty. Belief is not passive or easy.
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FaithThe Word
Despite their ominous tone, the readings encourage trust and belief in God.
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FaithThe Word
In this time without Communion, we seek alternative ways to honor this day.
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FaithThe Word
On this Trinity Sunday, we reflect on the love and connections within the Trinity.
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FaithThe Word
Each of Luke's accounts highlights aspects of the Spirit’s role in propelling the Christian movement forward after the resurrection.
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FaithThe Word
In his farewell, Jesus proclaims that his legacy will persist through his followers and their ability to share the good news.
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The Acts of the Apostles reveals the importance of prayer for sustaining a community in crisis.
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FaithThe Word
The Holy Spirit sustains all of us who love one another.
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Peter affirms that all people can receive the Holy Spirit
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FaithThe Word
It is basic to Christian faith that believers serve one another as an expression of their belief in God.