Paul Masek believes couples who make time to pray together experience incredible unity with God and one another.
It’s difficult to describe but easy to recognize.
“We’re …
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By Jay Nies
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2/6/25
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Monsignor Robert A. Kurwicki, chaplain of the Missouri House of Representatives, led the assembly in prayer the morning of Feb. 5, 2025, the Wednesday …
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2/6/25
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Kathy Coulson never stopped being a teacher.
Her students are quite different now.
“Just as a classroom teacher observes and assesses each student, learning their personal strengths …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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In six years as a Coordinator of the School Improvement Process for the Jefferson City diocese, Nancy Heberlie has visited nearly every Catholic school in these 38 counties.
At each, she …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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CLICK HERE to read Bishop McKnight’s “Making Connections” column on this topic.
CLICK HERE to read a related perspective.
No one can dispute the power of sacred music to …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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“Today, we raise our hearts in gratitude and admiration for a remarkable woman who has devoted 50 years to shaping minds, nurturing spirits, and leaving an indelible mark on the community of …
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By Jay Nies
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1/23/25
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Darrin Hartman is the choir director at Sacred Heart School and has lived in Sedalia his whole life.
His appreciation for music began early in life and, fostered by his parents, Hartman has made …
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By Chris Howell
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1/23/25
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Father Joseph Detwiler, associate pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Wentzville in the St. Louis archdiocese, gave the following invocation at the Governor’s Prayer Breakfast on Jan. 15 in …
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1/23/25
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It was a time to celebrate, to pray and to hope.
Hundreds of friends, family members, colleagues and supporters of newly elected Gov. Mike Kehoe joined him and Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass …
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Story by Jay Nies, photos by Annie Williams
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1/14/25
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The man whose company built the new organ for the Cathedral of St. Joseph said his life’s mission is to produce “functional works of art.”
And like all sacred art, its purpose …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from the Opening Mass.
CLICK HERE to read a related article on norms for receiving a plenary indulgence during the Jubilee Year.
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By Jay Nies and OSV News
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1/9/25
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Benedictine Father Kenneth Reichert wouldn’t want to be remembered for nearly dying in a puddle of his own blood in the monastery he called home …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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Jonathan Pund thought people in his “Parishes as Communities of the Beatitudes” faith-sharing group might hold back somewhat because the bishop was participating with them.
The Holy …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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CLICK HERE to see a video clip of Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills performing together.
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Kathleen Basi and Katie Wills are Catholic composers, musicians …
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By Jay Nies
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1/9/25
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On July 7, 1854, Father William Walsh became the third priest to lead St. Peter Parish in Jefferson City, which at the time consisted of approximately 40 families.
His tenure with the parish was …
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By Jeremy P. Ämick
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1/9/25
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The Church recognizes that sin has two distinct consequences: destruction of a person’s communion with God, and an unhealthy attachment to things of this earth.
The relationship with God …
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1/9/25
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The proclamation of the date of Easter and the other moveable feasts on the Feast of the Epiphany of Our Lord dates from a time when calendars were not readily available.
It was necessary to …
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1/9/25
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CLICK HERE to read the text of Bishop McKnight’s homily
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. Clever’s Ordination Mass.
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from Fr. …
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By Jay Nies
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12/19/24
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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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