By Troy D’Souza, Communications Coordinator I graduated from Mizzou in May of 2019 with a degree from the prestigious School of Journalism, and like many of my classmates it wasn’t until very shortly before graduation that I knew what life would look like after college. After four of the best years of my life and […]
Rooted in the Word Made Flesh
How Good our God has been to Me
By Theresa Nguyen I trust in your faithfulness.” Shortly before the pandemic began, I started praying with the psalms and came across this verse from Psalm 13. (In the NABRE translation, the verse is “But I trust in your mercy”; my personal Bible’s translation is NAB.) This verse – I trust in your faithfulness – […]
The Grace to Bear Fruit
By Phillip Novotny May God bless you abundantly, St Thomas More! Thank you for your warm welcome thus far. I am Phillip Novotny, a new seminarian for the Diocese of Jefferson City. I’m the man wearing the cassock in the sanctuary during the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. I’m from Omaha, NE, where I was […]
Let’s Be Good Soil!
Fr. Paul Clark “What part of the rectory is good for keeping houseplants alive?” This is a question I have had to ask every place I’ve lived – I love plants, but honestly, they can take a lot of work. So, when Jesus uses analogies about vines, seeds or soil (such as this weekend’s Gospel), […]
Upcoming Second Collection
There will be a 2nd collection next week for Diocesan Missions. This supports diocesan mission efforts in Peru, India and Africa. In lieu of additional second collections, funds collected in this appeal also support national mission projects in Latin America, Central & Eastern Europe, Catholic Near East Welfare Association & Society of the Propagation of […]
Rooted in the Word Made Flesh
By Fr. Dan St. Thomas More, pray for us! St. John Henry Newman Catholic Church, here we come! I’m delighted to get started in my time with you as your Pastor! And I’m delighted to work with Fr. Paul Clark as the new Associate. Please be patient with both of us as we throw ourselves […]