By Fr. Jim Dugal, C.PP.S. Today we begin reading the sixth chapter of John’s Gospel, often called the Bread of Life Discourse because Jesus makes this statement. I find it helpful to read the whole gospel by yourself to get the whole message. It continues to...
Photo: Sheriff Jeff Grey shakes hands with the five new volunteer chaplains. Police work brings with it its own share of worries and sorrows. Officers might benefit from knowing a compassionate listener, someone who is willing and able to talk and pray them...
By Fr. Al Naseman, C.PP.S. The Boy Who Was Willing to Share His Lunch is the title of an attractive children’s Bible booklet. It features this boy in today’s Gospel. But we suspect something much bigger is going on here. The boy surely didn’t bring a personal lunch of...
By Fr. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S. In Christ Jesus you who once were far off have become near by the blood of Christ (Ephesians 2:13). These words from Ephesians mark an important part of who we are as Precious Blood people. They remind us of all the places we have...
Five C.PP.S. candidates were temporarily incorporated into the Missionaries of the Precious Blood on Saturday, July 14 in Bogotá, Colombia. This step in their religious formation comes after a year of special formation in Brazil. Now in advanced formation, they will...
When Dr. Amy McCormack first came to Calumet College of St. Joseph as its new president in 2017, one of her top priorities was to build and strengthen bonds with the local communities surrounding the college in Northwest Indiana. Several events this month highlighted...
