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Reconciling with God’s Creation
Reconciling with the Earth is a small act of reconciliation. It should be a part of broader efforts by all of us as individuals, as a Precious Blood community committed to renewal and reconciliation, to care for our common home and a reframing of how we view and treat it.
Rachel Weeps for Her Children
from Gabino Zavala, Justice & Peace Director “Thus says the Lord: A voice is heard in Ramah, marked by lamentation and bitter weeping: Rachel weeping for her children, refused to be consoled for her children, because they are no more.” Jeremiah 31:15 Tuesday...
Laudato Si’ Action Platform
by Gabino Zavala. Justice and Peace Director The Kansas City Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood has enrolled in the Vatican-backed platform that promotes a process for organizations, institutions, and families to work toward sustainability in the...
Kansas City Province Statements on Ukraine
Anguish and Suffering in Ukrainefrom Gabino Zavala, Justice and Peace Director As Missionaries of the Precious Blood, we join people around the world in praying for the suffering people of Ukraine. We pray for peace. As always, war is a deadly failure and is not the...
Las Posadas: Welcoming the Stranger
One of my fondest childhood memories of Advent was celebrating the Novena known as Las Posadas that takes place from December 16 to December 24.
Turning to One Another
I long for a time where instead of casting judgement about “What’s wrong,” we can come together in relationship and begin to ask, “What’s possible?”