John Doherty Did All He Could, and More

Maureen Lahiff, Companion I can’t see anyone passing up a chance to help someone else if they need it. I never feel anything is an obligation; it’s a great opportunity. More damage is done by good people who do nothing than by bad people doing nasty things. If you...

Fr. Kramer Freely Shared his Riches

Thomas Gustin, Amicus “If he’s so smart, how come he’s not rich?” This tagline in a large bold font covering the lower half of a full-page advertisement asked a very important question. It included a wonderful picture of Fr. William J. Kramer, C.PP.S, L.Sc.N., Sc.D....

Quiet Man Finds his Voice as Companion

Beth Heidler, Companion Joe Heidler was a quiet man by nature and a deep thinker. No snap decision maker he—except about food. That was one of the things he loved about Precious Blood gatherings, and potluck meals were his delight. Another delight was for people to...

He Eats and Drinks with Sinners

by Fr. Gregory Comella, C.PP.S. Although many titles and descriptions for Jesus are rich, true, and lend themselves to meaning, within the context of that table and our Eucharist, none more breaks open a new covenant like the Christological title, Blasphemer. The...
An Amazing Message of Gratitude

An Amazing Message of Gratitude

Ed Nieberding, the brother of the late Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., shared this story about the reach of the Missionaries’ global ministry. By Ed Nieberding Several years ago, I took a trip with my brother, Fr. Rick Nieberding, C.PP.S., to Richmond, Va., for a family...
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