Father Robert Fields challenged an ecumenical assembly to spend Thanksgiving Day and every day like a day in eternity: with a heart filled with gratitude to God.
“That’s what …
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By Jay Nies and Becky Holloway
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11/23/22
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Advent is a time of preparation that connects our hearts and minds to the coming of Christ at the end of time and the celebration of His birth on Christmas.
Advent comes from the Latin …
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11/23/22
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Advent is a good time for an examination of conscience and to receive the sacrament of reconciliation in preparation for the celebration of the Incarnation of Jesus Christ. Here is a partial list of …
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11/23/22
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Preparing a Thanksgiving meal takes hours.
Preparing a Thanksgiving meal for about 1,000 people takes days.
Volunteers from Immaculate Conception Parish in Jefferson City began preparing …
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By Ryan Pivoney
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11/23/22
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The Most Reverend W. Shawn McKnight, Bishop of Jefferson City, hereby makes the following appointments to provide the most effective pastoral care of the Diocese of Jefferson …
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11/23/22
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CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos of the candles in Our Lady of the Snows Cemetery in Mary’s Home.
Nothing, not even death, can sever the sacred bond God created among all members of …
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By Jay Nies
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11/14/22
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Young Catholics from all over the diocese will converge in Columbia on Sunday, Nov. 20, to worship and celebrate the Eternal King.
They are invited to take part in a Spirit-filled bilingual event …
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By Jay Nies
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11/10/22
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“If God can forgive me, He can forgive anybody.”
Pro-life advocate Abby Johnson spoke candidly and humbly to the students, faculty and …
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By Jay Nies
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11/10/22
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Sister Karen Thein’s spirit finds joy in God and the people through whom He has filled her life with good things.
Her 60 years as a School Sister of Notre Dame have magnified her capacity to …
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By Jay Nies
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11/10/22
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“That is why I swore never to be silent whenever and wherever human beings endure suffering and humiliation. We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the …
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By Jay Nies
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11/10/22
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In honor of National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov. 6-12), the following priests submitted reflections on recognizing and answering their call to Holy Orders.
The series was featured throughout …
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11/10/22
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The Church in central and northeastern Missouri is providing crucial help to people affected by the unfolding humanitarian disaster in Ukraine.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine in February, the people …
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11/10/22
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In addition to Mass being available in many Catholic parishes on Thanksgiving Day (Thursday, Nov. 24), many local ministerial alliances organize ecumenical Thanksgiving prayer services in the days …
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11/10/22
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The circle of prayer and Christian witness was strong and unbroken.
Students, teachers and friends of St. Joseph School in Westphalia had …
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By Jay Nies
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11/2/22
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Just as people who want to keep their bodies healthy schedule regular doctor visits, those who are pursuing spiritual growth and equilibrium often benefit from regular interaction with a spiritual …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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Father …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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CLICK HERE to read related a “Making Connections” column by Bishop W. Shawn McKnight
CLICK HERE to read Bishop McKnight’s “Making Connections” column in Spanish. …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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“Wow. Just wow! It’s …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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A familiar mosaic depicting the Blessed Mother under her title Our Lady of Perpetual Help now adorns one of the most visible locations in the Alphonse J. Schwartze Memorial Catholic Center in …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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St. Luke the Evangelist went from healing the body to ministering to the whole person.
Once he believed the Good News, he could never go …
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By Jay Nies
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10/27/22
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