Called to Self-Emptying Love

Called to Self-Emptying Love

Have in you the same attitude that is also in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 2: 5) By Fr. Steve Dos Santos, C.PP.S. “I’ll have the wings, they are my favorite piece,” my mother would say as we were cutting up the chicken for dinner. As a child I never thought much of...
St. Gaspar and the Peacemakers

St. Gaspar and the Peacemakers

By Fr. Jerome Stack, C.PP.S. One of the more prominent and memorable chapters in the life of St. Gaspar del Bufalo, founder of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, is his ministry with the brigands in the Papal States south of Rome. Gaspar and his Missionaries took...
Br. James Ballmann Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Br. James Ballmann Celebrating 50th Anniversary

Congratulations to Br. Benjamin Basile, C.PP.S., who this year is celebrating the 50th anniversary of his profession as a religious brother. Br. James, a native of Dayton, entered the Society in 1962 and was professed on August 15, 1969. After his profession, Br....
The Sound of Hope and Joy

The Sound of Hope and Joy

An Easter message from our Provincial Director Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. Para la versión en español, desplácese hacia abajo.   Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia! We have not heard that word for about forty days. The silence of the alleluia during the Lenten season is...
Who Travels with You?

Who Travels with You?

During the Triduum, we’re pairing Stations of the Cross at various parishes where Missionaries of the Precious Blood are in ministry with thoughts from Missionaries about Lent, holiness, prayer and our connection to Christ. This station, Jesus is laid in the tomb, is...
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