The New Wine Press vol 25 no 4 December 2016 | Page 3

the New Wine press Volume 25 No. 4 • December 2016 Features 6 The Most Wonderful Time of the Year? 8 The Gift of Counseling The Society of the Precious Blood is a fraternal community of priests and brothers founded by St. Gaspar in . Bonded through charity by a promise of fidelity, we are prayerfully motivated by the Departments 5 Formation Sprouting the Seeds of Community 7 Companions Four Irritatingly Beautiful Questions 10 PBMR The First and Greatest Commandment 12 Wine Tasting Circles as a Path to Harmony the New Wine press Missionaries of the Precious Blood Kansas City Province spirituality of the precious blood of Jesus Christ to serve the needs of the Church as discerned through the signs of the times and in the light of the Gospel. The Kansas City Province—incorporated members, covenanted companions, and candidates—united in prayer, service and mutual support, characterized by the tradition of its American predecessors, are missionaries of these times with diverse gifts and ministries. In a spirit of joy, we strive to serve all people—especially the poor—with care and compassion, hope and hospitality. The New Wine Press seeks to remain faithful to the charism of our founder, St. Gaspar, and the spirituality of the Blood of Christ with its emphasis on reconciliation, renewal and refounding. We accept and encourage unsolicited manuscripts and letters to the editor. Precious Blood Center P.O. Box  Liberty, MO - .. www.preciousbloodkc.org Editor Richard Bayuk, c.pp.s. [email protected] Layout & Design Margaret Haik [email protected] Printed on recycled paper by McDonald Business Forms Overland Park, Kansas December 2016 • The New Wine Press • 1