The New Wine Press vol 25 no 8 April 2017 | Page 3

the New Wine press Volume 25 No. 8 • April 2017 Features Departments 5 Go and Bear Fruit 4 Companions 6 A Season of Grace One of God’s Gifts 10 PBMR 8 Finding a Path for Our Future 10 Roll Away Your Stone The Sacred Touch Cover photo: Jesus’ tomb, Isreal; https://www.flickr.com/photos/48600082269@N01/2819155661 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 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 predeces- sors, are missionaries of these times with diverse gifts and minis- tries. 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 April 2017 • The New Wine Press • 1