08-30-24 print edition of The Catholic Missourian
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In this issue
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Bishop: On life, let us be guided by God’s mercy
Thursday, August 29
The Catholic standpoint on life is grounded in a simple truth — that all human beings are made in the image and likeness of God. Our Church professes that human life is sacred from the …
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Mary’s Home school is a faith-filled community
Thursday, August 29
CLICK HERE to see a gallery of photos from this story. Bursts of laughter erupted from Mrs. Belshe’s kindergarten classroom in Our Lady of the Snows School in Mary’s Home. She …
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Recollections of parish picnics and happy marriages
Thursday, August 29
“Why don’t you ride my Mule back to the shop?” Stephanie Farnan looked around for a beast of burden with a stubborn disposition. “I led her on for a little bit and …
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St. Joseph Parish in Edina celebrates 150th anniversary of impressive, enduring church building
Thursday, August 29
What would they say if they could speak? These lofty bulwarks of stone, brick and colored glass that mark the boundary between God’s house and God’s holy acre? These sounding …
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14 men from throughout the diocese instituted as acolytes
Thursday, August 29
SCROLL THE ARROWS to see 32 additional photos. In kneeling one-by-one before the bishop, 14 men from parishes throughout the Jefferson City diocese reached an important threshold in their …
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Seminarian Gage Neisen formally admitted to candidacy
Thursday, August 29
Seminarians for the Jefferson City diocese and local parishioners joined Bishop W. Shawn McKnight at Mass Aug. 4 in Queen of Peace Church in Ewing, home church of seminarian Gage Neisen. There, …
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Members of Class of 2024 offer advice to incoming freshmen
Thursday, August 29
When Jake Ryan was a high school freshman, he made friends with half-a-dozen seniors, most of whom he’s still in touch with. “And they really just showed me how to enjoy high school …
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The crucial role of supporting food pantries
Thursday, August 29
Within all communities, amidst wealth and prosperity, there exists a stark reality for many individuals and families: food insecurity. This widespread issue affects millions globally, including …
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SAUCIER — Firstborn of all creation
Thursday, August 29
In Luke, Gabriel appears to Mary and announces that she will give birth to one who will be called “Son of God.” Flummoxed by the news, she probably didn’t recall that …
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Fr. Flatley: Spiritual or religious ... Can I be both?
Thursday, August 29
As a second-career vocation to Priesthood, I often found myself studying with students much younger than I. They frequently said, “I am spiritual but not religious.” I was never …
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PHOTOS: All School Mass, first week of school in Mary’s Home
Thursday, August 29
CLICK HERE to read a related story. The students and faculty Our Lady of the Snows School in Mary’s Home attend their first all-school Mass of the new academic year on Aug. 15, the …
