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A Savvy Peacemaker Building across Missouri's Race Lines

A Savvy Peacemaker Building across Missouri's Race Lines

From city council meetings to street corners, Lorenzo Lawson is shaping a more just Columbia, Missouri.

On his weekly "Straight Talk" radio show in Columbia, Missouri, Lorenzo Lawson isn't afraid to ask tough questions. This time, Lawson and his co-host have the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools on the air at KOPN 89.5 FM.

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Jonathan Brouillette

February 25, 2012  7:22am

Saint Cyril of Jerusalem (313-350), Bishop of Jerusalem, Doctor of the Church Catechesis before baptism, no.1 (trad. Migne 1993, p. 36 rev.) "Leaving everything behind, he got up and followed him": Lent leads to baptism You are catechumens, those who are preparing for baptism, disciples of the New Covenant and sharers in Christ's mysteries. Already - now by your call and soon also by grace - you have been made «a new heart and a new spirit» (Ez 18,31) to the joy of the dwellers in heaven. For if, according to the Gospel, the conversion of one sinner stirs up this joy (Lk 15,7), how much more will the salvation of so many souls not stir up the heavenly inhabitants to rejoicing?

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Rory Tyer

February 24, 2012  7:06pm

This is such an encouraging story. Excellent choice for a feature.

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