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Theme: Every vocation as a call to heal
Topic: Whether one is called to family life, professional work, or ministry, every vocation can contribute to healing the world. How do you envision using your gifts and education to be a force for reconciliation?
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We invite you to the dedication concert of the new organ at St. Joseph Church featuring internationally known organist Paul Fey. Recognized for his performances at some of the world's most important organs and followed by millions online each month, Fey will showcase the instrument's beauty, power, and range in a special evening of music.
Friday, Oct. 2
7 p.m.
St. Joseph Church, 411 E. Second St., Dayton, OH
Hosted by the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. All are welcome!
October 10-11
St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio
“Choosing the Banquet Feast of Heaven”
This retreat is for men ages 18-40 who are discerning their call from God. We will reflect upon how to navigate the distractions in the spiritual life that keep us from responding to God’s call so we can be ready to come to the banquet Christ has prepared for us.
(Matthew 22:1-14).
Contact Fr. Angelo Anthony at aanthony@preciousbloodus.org or
call 937-694-5254.
Sundays at St. Charles
Worship with the Missionaries of the Precious Blood at St. Charles Center Beginning Sunday, September 10, a visiting Missionary will preside and preach twice a month at the 9 a.m. Sunday Mass in our beautiful Assumption Chapel at St. Charles Center, 2860 US 127,...
Becoming Messengers of the Good News
By Fr. Joe Uecker, C.PP.S. To better understand our readings for today, we ought to go back a few weeks. Three weeks ago, you recall Jesus telling the story of the workers hired at various hours, but all receiving the same pay. The leaders of Israel do not understand....
Out of the Ashes, New Hope Rises
By Fr. Joe Nassal, C.PP.S. Growing up on a farm, CP Estes knew her family had burned the land from time to time because “the ash made tired ground more fertile again.” But after one such burning, she asked her uncle what he would plant in the field and was surprised...
Remember Your Mercies, O Lord
Brother Tom Bohman, C.PP.S. Life is not fair. Among my favorite Ohio professional sport teams, I note that there are many rocky roads. We wish that we would always be on the winning side but as in life, we find that we are tested in our loyalties. It seems that faith...
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S. 1935-2023
Fr. Leon Flaherty, C.PP.S., 88, died on September 29, 2023, at 10:20 a.m., in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been in failing health. He was born on July 10, 1935, in Superior, Wisc., to Michael and Emily (Jaques) Flaherty. He entered the...