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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Six

March 23, 2023

…I don’t know exactly what a prayer is.I do know how to pay attention, how to fall downinto the grass, how to kneel down in the grass,how to be idle…

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Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri names Sister Kathleen Wegman, SSND as Interim Executive Director

March 20, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. Following the announcement of Dan Lester’s departure from Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri, and with the onset of a national search for Lester’s replacement,  the agency’s…

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The Joy of Security

March 17, 2023

By Fr. Dan Merz with Ashley Wiskirchen In the fall of 2021, Catholic Charities’ Refugee Services Program established Community Sponsorships – an opportunity for local civic groups, churches, and Catholic…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Five

March 16, 2023

We were on time.  Being on time is not a part of our genetic make-up.  But today was special.  I sat in a far back pew with my brother and…

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Catholic Charities Food Pantry celebrates one year of service with Open House Celebration and Annual Community Resource Fair

March 16, 2023

JEFFERSON CITY, MO. As Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri (CCCNMO) marks one year of operation for the client-choice model food pantry, they will host two events next week…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Four

March 9, 2023

“Y por eso los grandes amores de muchos colores me gustan a mí.” – DE COLORES, TRADITIONAL SPANISH FOLK SONG It was “De Colores” day.  I heard the movie playing…

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Walking the long road to disaster recovery, together

March 3, 2023

By Alissa Marlow with Ashley Wiskirchen I first came into the “disaster world” in 2017, when I was hired temporarily to provide disaster case management services to households impacted by…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Three

March 2, 2023

LISTENER ADVISORY: Before we begin, you should know that this episode mentions suicide. If you or someone you know is considering suicide, call or text 988. The Suicide and Crisis Lifeline…

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Healthier Hearts for All

February 26, 2023

By: Judith Mutamba February is Black History month, and it is also a special month for people who celebrate Valentine’s Day. The two have something in common, the heart! One…

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Mercy Moments: Season Two, Episode Two

February 23, 2023

Or Listen on:  BuzzSprout | Spotify | iHeart Radio | Apple Podcasts There’s a great story of St. Francis of Assisi – a story that I remember from childhood – that involves the saint speaking with a…

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