Jan 15, 2021 catholic news service
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City, Mo., prays at the end of the inauguration ceremony for members of Missouri s executive branch outside the state Capitol in Jefferson City Jan. 11, 2021. The event also marked the beginning of a yearlong celebration for Missouri s bicentennial of statehood. (Credit: CNS photo/Dan Bernskoetter via The Catholic Missourian.)
Bishop W. Shawn McKnight of Jefferson City prayed Jan. 11 that God would bless and guide the newly sworn officials of Missouri s executive branch to lead not just with the power of their office but also with the moral authority founded on personal integrity and character.