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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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Feb. 20, the Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus calls us to love our enemies—not to passively accept injustice.
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Feb. 13, The Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus very clearly calls out injustice, and we must do the same.
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Feb. 6, The Fifth Sunday of Ordinary Time: How do feelings of reluctance and unworthiness transform into willingness to answer God's call?
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Jan. 30, The Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time: The readings today remind us to be realistic about the challenges of the world.
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Jan. 23, The Third Sunday in Ordinary Time: In today’s Gospel, we witness Jesus reading Scripture, relating it to his own experience and context, and using it to proclaim his purpose in the world.
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Jan. 16, The Second Sunday in Ordinary Time: Jesus’ miracle reminds us that even if we are not directly impacted or even responsible, if we can help, we should help people in need.
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Jan. 9, The Baptism of the Lord: Today we are reminded of the implications of our own baptism as a sacrament that orients us toward mission and service to others following the model of Jesus.
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Jan. 2, The Feast of the Epiphany: The traditions of the Epiphany invite us to think about how we can find our way to Christ throughout the year.
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We are reminded to interact with people beyond our household; different experiences and perspectives enrich our lives and increase our wisdom.
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As we near the end of Advent, the Gospel can inspire us to respond when we are called in new, challenging directions.