Throughout Salvation History, God has been lifting up the lowly and sending them to proclaim his message to the powerful.
Faith and trust are what these unlikely emissaries have in common.
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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God doesn’t call angels to be priests.
He calls human beings.
“It’s not by my own might but by God’s own grace,” said Father Henry Ussher. “God …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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The date for celebrating Jesus’s birth comes from early Church Fathers’ calculations for the date of the Annunciation, not from some corresponding pagan feastday.
Guillermo …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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Her first Christmas on mission in Guatemala was vastly different from the rest.
“I was there when we had the earthquake in 1976,” Sister Karen Thein SSND recalled, “and our …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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Some who were raised to observe the Ten Commandments as the yardstick for discipleship are discovering The Beatitudes in several communities for seniors in the diocese.
With facilitators from …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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Recently, I learned something that has profoundly shaped the way I think about hope.
In Hebrew, the word for hope, tikvah, carries a meaning that is both powerful and tangible.
It …
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By Litz Main
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12/19/24
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The soft-spoken cleric felt a combination of weariness and relief as the train pulled into the station.
Father Augustus Tolton, formerly enslaved, formerly deprived of his priestly aspirations, …
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By Jay Nies
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12/11/24
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Small groups in St. Joseph Parish in Pilot Grove studied and talked about the Four Pillars of Stewardship.
Then, they took a good, hard look around.
“Each week, the study materials …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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The best-laid plans are no match for what God has in mind for every individual he creates.
The key is to trust and follow him.
“That’s not to say that what you have planned out …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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“I am willing to do whatever it is you want, no matter what it is ... I have a missionary soul, lead me to the land that thirsts for …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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Lois Thomas has been encountering Christ in prison for three decades.
She recognizes him and affirms his presence within each of the incarcerated men and women she visits on God’s behalf.
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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It takes a lot of turkeys to fill thousands of Thanksgiving Day plates.
And they don’t cook themselves.
“It takes an army of volunteers, with a few extraordinary servant …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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One needn’t be religious to oppose abortion on human-rights grounds, but Brianna Wieberg’s passion for life is fueled by her faith.
“God is the reason we do what we do,” …
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By Jay Nies
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12/5/24
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The parishioners of St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in St. Robert are used to integrating new people into their community.
This parish is located near a busy military base, Fort Leonard Wood, which …
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By Diana Bentele
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12/5/24
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Musicians across the Diocese of Jefferson City gathered in the Cathedral of St. Joseph to share their talents on Sunday, Nov. 24.
And “he who …
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By Ryan Pivoney
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12/5/24
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The Cursillo Movement for the Jefferson City diocese held its Fall 2024 Weekends at St. Joseph Parish in Edina.
This was the second time in two years that weekends were held there.
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By Ted Sander and Kim Lenger
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12/5/24
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As we approach the season of gratitude and reflection, we invite you to not only give but to feel connected to the profound work of Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri.
Our …
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By Jake Seifert
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12/5/24
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Who in the world is Rev. Mr. Gregory Joseph John Clever?
“A child of God,” he stated. “When you’re baptized, you’re in a covenant relationship with God, which means …
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By Jay Nies
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11/20/24
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The students and houseparents of St. Nicholas Academy in Jefferson City looked up at the soaring rise ahead of them, peaking out at 12,000 feet above sea level, on a summer road trip to Colorado.
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By Jay Nies
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11/20/24
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Vocation ministry is not just a few people who help others answer the universal call to holiness and find their own particular vocation in the Church.
It’s about creating a pervasive …
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By Jay Nies
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11/20/24
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