On the surface, it’s all about the airports. And fewer hassles in general. A United States passport allows its holder to move more easily through the airport and, depending on the destination, through the world, says Br. Antonio “Ton” Sison, C.PP.S., and he ought to...
When the Jubilee Year of Mercy was first announced, what was your reaction? I was thrilled. My first thoughts were: • They shall look upon him whom they have pierced through and from his side came forth blood and water. • The Precious Blood of Christ is the stream of...
Fr. Jeff Kirch, C.PP.S. Throughout the year our moderator general, Fr. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S., and the general council spend time meeting together in Rome to plan different events for the Congregation and taking care of much of the routine “behind the scenes”...
On Ash Wednesday, Five Missionaries of the Precious Blood—Frs. Steve Dos Santos, Tim Knepper, George “Yuri” Kuzara, Jayababu Nuthulapati and Kevin Scalf—will be among those commissioned by Pope Francis as Missionaries of Mercy for the Jubilee Year. There are 800 from...
When you first heard about the Jubilee Year of Mercy, how did you see it working with your ministry? I was delighted that Pope Francis was taking the Church in the direction of a central gospel message, rather than focusing on doctrinal or institutional issues. At the...
