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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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May 1, 2022, the Third Sunday of Easter: By encountering the risen Jesus, the disciples strengthen their relationship with him and prepare for their own missionary work in light of the resurrection.
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Before Jesus gives the Holy Spirit and authorizes his disciples to forgive sins, he first offers them peace.
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April 17, 2022, Easter Sunday: Mary Magdalene is called to preach not because she was first on the scene, but because of her openness to hearing and answering Jesus' call.
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Apr. 10, 2022, Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion: How does Jesus respond to injustice, violence and ignorance?
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Apr. 3, 2022, the Fifth Sunday of Lent: Jesus sees the woman and addresses her directly, which the men in the story never do.
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Mar. 27, 2022, the Fourth Sunday of Lent: The prodigal son's honesty, and the father's generosity, lead to a turning point that allows him to come closer to God.
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Mar. 20, 2022, the Third Sunday of Lent: The Gospel echoes the focus on repentance from the beginning and ending of Lent and the necessity of growing along the way.
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Mar. 13, 2022, the Second Sunday of Lent: Prayer can help us be more ready for connections with God and others.
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Mar. 6, 2022, the First Sunday of Lent: At the beginning of Lent, the readings call on us to reflect on challenges that we must face and overcome.
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Feb. 27, the Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Today’s Gospel reminds us of the need to acknowledge failures and ask for forgiveness.