Dec 6, 2016
In October of 2016, the Companion Council met to discuss and finalize the last steps of the action plan which had been developed over the preceding months in regards to filling the vacant Co-Director position. After prayer and discernment and in consultation with the provincial leadership teams of both provinces, the final phase of the action plan was set into motion and will be fully implemented in the upcoming New Year.
On January 6, 2017, all Companions across the country will receive a letter notifying them that the vacant position of Co-Director is now going to be filled and of the process being utilized to apply for this open ministry position. Also enclosed will be the job description of the co-director position, a copy of the Gather, Send vision statement as well as other information that might aid in one’s discernment process. It is the Companion Council’s hope that the application and interview process will be completed prior to the first of March, so the Companion Council may make their recommendation to the provincial leadership teams of both provinces. The provincial leadership teams in both provinces will then have the opportunity to interview the candidate and make their final hiring decision.
Please continue to pray for the Companion Council and all Companions as we begin this time of prayer and discernment. The Council continues to trust the Spirit to lead this process forward as we discern the appropriate and best leadership for the Companion movement both now and into the future.
Dec 4, 2016
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Saturdays, beginning December 3rd through December 17th
9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (you are welcome to join Saturday Mass at 4:00)
Precious Blood Center
Main Building
2130 St. Gaspar Way
Liberty, Missouri
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December 3rd The Tender Compassion of God
Fr. Joe Nassal, C.PP.S.
Fr. Joe Nassal is the author of several books including The Conspiracy of Compassion, Rest Stops for the Soul, Premeditated Mercy, Moments of Truth, and Stations of the Crib. A Missionary of the Precious Blood, he has been engaged in retreat, renewal and reconciliation ministry since 1988. Ordained in 1982, Fr. Joe has also served in parish and peace and justice ministry and in formation, vocation and leadership for his congregation. He presently is Provincial Director of the Kansas City Province.
December 10th Those Who Wait in Hope
Gabino Zavala
Gabino Zavala is a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, Kansas City Group. Gabino serves the marginalized in his many areas of service. Gabino has served nationally in peace and justice work and is presently the Director of Peace and Justice for the Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. He is a delightful and engaging speaker.
December 17th Finding Hope in Uncertainty
Kathy Keary
Kathy Keary, a Companion of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood, brings to her ministries a background in education, theology and spirituality. She has been active in adult faith and social justice formation for years. Serving as spiritual director and retreat leader she has a long history of outreach to the marginalized, in particular those challenged by poverty, homelessness, mental illness and imprisonment.
Dec 2, 2016
By Gabino Zavala, Justice and Peace Director
This year we remember the 36th Anniversary of the Martyrdom of the four U. S. Churchwomen who died on Dec. 2, 1980 in El Salvador. Dorothy Kazel, O.S.U., Maura Clarke, M.M., Ita Ford, M.M., and Jean Donovan were brutally murdered by the Salvadoran military for their work and dedication to the poor. They gave their lives walking with the children and families who had fallen victim to the escalating violence and oppression that plagued their country. Let us remember their ultimate sacrifice in our prayer.
Dec 1, 2016
The readings this week center around the themes of God’s intervention and visitation in human history, and in the uniqueness of the virgin’s conception of the Christ. The readings also point to our response to what God does: joy, obedience of faith, and service to the gospel. CCC 497 is cited four times, so begin there.
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