Diocese of Springfield - Cape Girardeau at 601 S. Jefferson, Springfield, MO 65806 US - Bishop Johnston's Radio Messages & Weekly Column
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As your bishop, I thank you for your goodness and for the warm welcome and prayerful support you have given me. I am eager to serve as your bishop and to be a shepherd after the heart of Christ. Please keep me in your prayers as I will keep you in mine.
May God continue to bless you and bless our diocese.
Sincerely yours in our Lord,
Most Reverend James V. Johnston
Bishop, Springfield-Cape Girardeau
On the Way
Bishop Johnston's Column, On The Way, is printed in the diocesan weekly publication, The Mirror. Bishop's current column, as well as past columns, are listed below for your convenience. To access the article, simply click on the column of interest.
Thankful Modern-day Pilgrims November 27, 2009
Our Special Work of Charity November 13, 2009
The Good and the Bad of Being Green November 6, 2009
Purgatory Spiritual 'Wash Room' October 30, 2009
To Evangelize Is Everyone's Call October 23, 2009
Crunch Time for Health Care Reform October 16, 2009
Every Child Brings Us God's Smile October 9, 2009
Sports and the Need for Communion October 2, 2009
The Jetsons and Soul-tending September 25, 2009
Staying on the Narrow Way September 18, 2009
Hands Hold Promise of Charity September 11, 2009
Skinning the 'Health Care Cat' September 4, 2009
August and the Days of Summer August 21, 2009
The Power of One Life August 7, 2009
God's Word: A Guide for Life July 24, 2009
Man for All Seasons: Thomas More July 10, 2009
World Was Created for Glory of God June 26, 2009
riests: 'Pencils in the hand of God' June 12, 2009
Finding One's Meaning in Life May 29, 2009
Memorial Day and Patriotism May 22, 2009
Preserving the Meaning of Marriage May 15, 2009
Reading the Bible as Catholics May 8, 2009
Recent News Events Cause Stir May 1, 2009
Church Moral Voice in Abyss of Ideology April 24, 2009
Furthering God's Kingdom in Southern Missouri Through Christian Stweardship April 17, 2009
Baptism Gateway to New Life April 10, 2009
Don't Miss Holy Week's Sacred Gifts April 3, 2009
We're All Called to Seek Lost Souls March 27, 2009
God's Design Usurped by IVF March 20, 2009
President Continues Disappointing Trend March 13, 2009
Consecrated Life a Vital Witness March 6, 2009
Lent Is Time for Us to Get Real February 27, 2009
Taking a Stand Produces Lifelong Effects February 20, 2009
Marriage a Sign of Greater 'Mystery' February 13, 2009
New Members Eliven Faith of All February 6, 2009
Catholic Schools Oases of Faith January 30, 2009
Our March for Justice January 23, 2009
Church Opposes Death Penalty January 16, 2009
Peace: More that 'Getting Along' January 9, 2009
World Changed by Incarnation December 26, 2008
Vatican Updates Document on Bioethics December 19, 2008
Christmas Collection Funds Retired Priests, Seminarians December 12, 2008
Black Friday Has Come and Gone December 5, 2008
Like Love, Gratitude an Act of Will November 28, 2008
Loving the Least, the Last, the Lost November 21, 2008
The Joy of a Life-giving Garden November 14, 2008
Something to Give Us Hope November 7, 2008
Saints Don't Just Fall out of Heaven October 31, 2008
Get Familiar with FOCA Legislation October 24, 2008
DDF Enables Bishop's Ministries October 17, 2008
Much Beauty Found in October October 10, 2008
Prudence and Preparing to Vote October 3, 2008
A Baby Is a Baby Is a Baby September 26, 2008
Do You Know the Commandments? September 19, 2008
Remarks Fuel Clarification September 12, 2008
Be Inspired by St. Paul, Apsotle September 5, 2008
Eternal Gems in Catholic Schools August 22, 2008
Mexico Marked with Blessings August 8, 2008
'Humanae Vitae' Speaks to Sex, Love, Life: Part Two July 25, 2008
The Gift of 'Humanae Vitae': Part One July 11, 2008
Of Sandy Koufax and Sundays June 27, 2008
The Other Vocation Crisis June 13, 2008
Did God Send the Tornadoes? May 30, 2008
The Meaning of Fatima Today May 23, 2008
What’s in a name? May 16, 2008
Initial weeks as shepherd marked by many ‘firsts’ May 9, 2008
Radio Messages
Bishop Johnston's daily radio messages, airing on stations in Springfield, Monett, Poplar Bluff and Cape Girardeau, provide wonderful moments of insight and inspiration. If you are unable to hear Bishop Johnston on your favorite station, click on the links below to hear his 60 second messages.
A Labor of Love
Self Serve Society
Twenty Years Away
Fast Forgiveness
Seems Like Only Yesterday
The Choices We Make
Sibling Battle Cry
Learning to Bounce Back
The Secret of a Loving Relationship
The True Measure of Worth
Children Learning the Hard Way
Time for Courtesy
Can You Imagine
Building Peace at Home
Values
Life Schematics
Making Your life a Mellow-Drama
Helping God Move In
Every Generation