By V. Rev. Bill Nordenbrock, C.PP.S. On this wonderful Solemnity, the scripture gives us a familiar prayer, Mary’s Magnificat. The prayer begins: “My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord; my spirit rejoices in God my Savior for God has looked with...
By Brother Brian Boyle, C.PP.S. It was the first Monday of June 1988. I had just graduated from high school. I was on my way to college later in the fall. It was the Monday after my high school graduation, but this Monday was my first day of a new job in a grain...
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...
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...
By Brother Matthew Schaefer, C.PP.S. When I was in formation with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, I volunteered at a senior care facility. It was suggested by the spiritual care department that I visit some of the people who were living there independently. On...
