There are reflective moments in our lives when we realize that we are looking for something more, that our hearts seem empty, that we yearn for a deeper meaning in our lives. Today’s readings remind us that God alone can satisfy the deepest hungers of our heart. The...
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...
The newly ordained Fr. Matt Keller, C.PP.S., has a special connection to St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He grew up in Maria Stein, Ohio, just a few miles away. Missionaries of the Precious Blood, whose motherhouse is St. Charles, minister at his home parish,...
Congratulations to Fr. Rick Friebel, C.PP.S., who this year is celebrating the 40th anniversary of his ordination. Fr. Friebel, 67, a native of Shelby, Ohio, entered the Society in 1965 and was ordained on June 22, 1978. He has been involved in parish ministry and...
