In the Realm of Miracles
By Fr. Tony Fortman, C.PP.S. Today we celebrate the ascension of the Lord. Jesus ascended into heaven body and soul in the presence of the Blessed Virgin Mary and his apostles. This is not the first time Jesus was suspended in the air. If we go back to the...
The Benefits Outweigh the Cost
Sr. Joyce Ann Zimmerman, CPPS The Gospel readings for the eight Sundays of Easter are an awe-inspiring movement from Jesus to us. The first three Sundays focus on the risen Christ and proclaim his appearances to the disciples. The Fourth Sunday of Easter reassures us...
The Good Shepherd is also the Gate
By Fr Tim McFarland, C.PP.S. A couple of years ago when I was in ministry in Mercer County, Ohio, I had prepared my homily for this Good Shepherd Sunday and noted how perhaps it was (is) difficult for us to identify with this Gospel as we don’t see sheep much – even...
Fr. Edgar Jutte, C.PP.S., 1935-2023
Fr. Edgar Jutte, C.PP.S., 88, died at 12:30 a.m. on Monday, April 10, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he had been a patient for several days. He died of complications following a fall at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his...
Fr. Joseph Hinders, C.PP.S., 1936-2023
Fr. Joseph Hinders, C.PP.S., 86, died at 3:50 p.m. Saturday, April 8, 2023, at St. Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, Ohio, where he was being treated following a fall at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his home. He was born on November 18, 1936, in...
A New Seal for the New Province
In the 1850s, a craftsman named Henry Rice of Massachusetts decided he would do better as a stencil-maker in Ohio, and so, legend has it, he walked all the way from his home state to Dayton. He brought his stencil-carving tools with him. In Dayton, he pitched a tent...
Easter Ripples Out
An Easter message from our provincial director, Fr. Jeffrey Kirch, C.PP.S. Throughout Holy Week, we lived through the familiar stories of Jesus’ passion and death. As we placed ourselves in the stories, we were at times part of the mob yelling “Crucify him,” and at...
Four Qualities of Reconciliation
As Missionaries of the Precious Blood, we often speak of the reconciliation offered through the Precious Blood of Jesus. It has the power to reconcile people who are at odds with each other, and to reconcile people with their God, repairing and restoring all...
Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S., 1945-2023
Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S. December 9, 1945–March 30, 2023 Brother Paul Chase, C.PP.S., 77, died in the infirmary at St. Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He had been in failing health for several months, after a fall. He was born...
Volunteers Serve in Many Ways
We would love to have your help in supporting our volunteers and the program in general. The most important item on the list is praying for them.
There’s a Surprise Party Going On!
By Deacon Turf D. Martin Surprise! Many of us have been to a surprise birthday party or surprise anniversary celebration. There is a surprise party going on right now and we are invited. The surprise is to look on life with the eyes of faith, to see exactly what we...
A Merciful and Gracious God
By Fr. Joe Uecker, C.PP.S. While Lent is a time to consider our sinfulness, it is also a time to ponder the graciousness of God. The Responsorial Psalm for the First Sunday of Lent sets the tone for the entire season. It is one of the most familiar biblical prayers...