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Psalms 139:7 - Where can I go from Your Spirit? Or where can I flee from Your presence? Part Two In the first part of our study, we discussed the foreknowledge & omniscience of God. Now, in Psalms 139, let us examine God's omnipresence.  Psalms 139:7 - Where could I go to escape from...
Psalms 139:4 Before a word is on my tongue you, Lord, know it completely.     Part One A few days ago, I accidentally stumbled across a fascinating medical article that caused me to dig into God's Word. Consequently, for the next three weeks, we will examine what I discovered in relation...
Recently, I had the opportunity to speak at a career fair about my career – motherhood. I spoke to the value of the vocation of motherhood and how every career the students would encounter at the event serves to support that of a homemaker. Children are the most important work. Every vocation...
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Willow Springs Knight’s of Columbus Council #7442 donates $1000.00 to the West Plains Pregnancy Center. A big thank you to those who supported our fish fries and shared a meal to save a life.  Thanks to the members of Council #7442, Ladies' Guild and friends who helped with out two fish fries...
Catholic churches are like family reunions. I have many cousins, and when we’re together you don’t know who’s related and who just dropped in, but everyone’s welcome and there’s plenty of food. Much like my family reunions, nobody at Mass is looking to see who doesn’t belong. People will either...
It’s been a flurry of activity since the 2023 legislative session ended on May 12. I hope you had an enjoyable summer and have stayed cool with these record temperatures. One of my priorities this summer was to meet constituents out in the district and attend as many events as possible. A few...
When the altar is prepared, the priest receives the bread and wine and presents them to God in praise. He calls everyone to lift their hearts and give thanks to Him, mindful of Paul’s instruction to “present your bodies as a living sacrifice (Rom 12:2 ESV).” Then all who are able kneel in...
As Missouri legislators prepare for the 2024 legislative session, they should consider how many of their major 2023 accomplishments received limited public attention. The 2023 legislative session focused on divisive issues like restricting transgender medical procedures for minors and...
Hosea 2:14 - But then I will win her back once again. I will lead her into the desert and speak tenderly to her there. The proverbial "Marriage Made in Heaven" is a total fallacy! There is absolutely nothing easy or magical about marriage, but must require honoring the words of our solemn...
“In the beginning was the Word,” begins John’s Gospel and also the Mass! After the introductory prayers, all sit to hear God’s Word read aloud. An Old Testament passage is read first, then we sing a psalm together. Next, on Sundays, a passage from the New Testament letters is read. A final...

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