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Missionaries of the Precious Blood

We are a Society of Apostolic Life of priests and brothers. We share a common mission and community life sustained by a spirituality of the Blood of Christ

We are a Society of Apostolic Life founded by St. Gaspar del Bufalo in Rome in 1815. Today we are a worldwide community serving the Church in 20 countries around the world. In our site you can find information for contacting me and for contacting members of the congregation around the world. We invite you to learn more about us: our history, our spirituality and charism, and our current shared lif

e and mission as a community of priest, brothers and lay associates. We especially invite you to share with us a prayerful gratitude for the great gift of salvation given to us through the shedding of Christ's blood. Glory to the Blood of Jesus! Very Rev. Francesco Bartoloni, C.PP.S
Moderator General

www.cppsmissionaries.org

20/04/2026

First Gathering of the Precious Blood Family
The first gathering of the CPPS Family, entitled "Towards an experience of the spirituality of the Most Precious Blood," was held on April 18 and 19 at the Major Seminary of Cáceres (Spain). The goal was to share the spirituality of the Precious Blood, so that lay people may know that they are saved not at the price of gold or silver, "but by the precious blood of Christ" (1 Peter 1:19), and to form a "family" that deepens its life in this spirituality.
27 people participated, including lay people, Missionaries of the Precious Blood, and Sisters Adorers of the Blood of Christ, from various communities in Spain and Portugal.
Three topics were developed: the first focused on the witness of conversion of life and unity in charity; the second addressed the challenges of the mission in current times and the desire to have "a thousand languages" to proclaim the Gospel; the third focused on community life, mission, and spirituality, drawing from the teachings of St. Gaspar del Buffalo and St. Mary de Matias.
It was also an opportunity to develop an experience of community life, a pillar of the way of life of the Missionaries and Adorers, which enriches those who share this way of life, in prayer, in the Eucharist, at the meal table, and in moments of fellowship.
The 2nd Meeting is already being planned!

https://cpps.pt/1o-encontro-da-familia-do-preciosissimo-sangue-2/

17/04/2026

NEW PARISH ASSIGNED TO THE CPPS IN TANZANIA

April 16 2026, A new Parish is inaugurated in Natta Serengeti in the Catholic Diocese of Musoma assigned to the Missionaries of the Precious Blood Province of Tanzania. Two young Missionaries are assigned there. So far, the Province is in 12 Dioceses.

Click on the video for more images.

https://preciousbloodtz.org/welcome/news

09/04/2026

¡Conflicto en Irán! Reflexión del P. Kirch, Provincial EEUU

Queridos hermanos y hermanas en Cristo:
En estos días marcados por la violencia y la incertidumbre que rodean la guerra en Irán —un conflicto nacido del miedo, del poder y de los frágiles límites de la condición humana—, volvemos nuestros corazones hacia la Preciosa Sangre de Jesús, derramada no en venganza, sino en misericordia. Los recientes ataques a las instalaciones nucleares de Irán y las crecientes tensiones que han seguido nos recuerdan con qué rapidez puede el mundo hundirse en la división y el sufrimiento. Sin embargo, incluso aquí, la gracia no está ausente. La misericordia de Dios nunca es superada por el conflicto humano.

Como Misioneros de la Preciosa Sangre, estamos llamados a permanecer al pie de la Cruz, donde la violencia no se responde con represalia, sino con amor redentor. La Sangre de Cristo proclama una palabra más poderosa: una palabra de reconciliación, de sanación y de paz. Oramos para que quienes tienen la responsabilidad del gobierno se dejen guiar no por el orgullo ni por el miedo, sino por la sabiduría, la prudencia y un deseo sincero de respetar la dignidad de cada vida humana. Que los corazones endurecidos se ablanden, y que el clamor de los inocentes se escuche por encima del estruendo de la guerra.

Ponemos nuestra esperanza en los esfuerzos de alto el fuego recientemente anunciados, y oramos para que den fruto en una paz duradera. Que el diálogo prevalezca sobre la destrucción, y que las negociaciones abran un camino hacia un fin definitivo del conflicto.

No nos cansemos de esperar. La Preciosa Sangre nos recuerda que ninguna situación está más allá de la redención. Incluso ahora, Dios actúa, atrayendo a todas las personas hacia la paz; por eso oramos —con fervor, con fidelidad— para que el conflicto llegue a un fin rápido y misericordioso, y para que de sus cenizas surja un compromiso más hondo con la justicia, la compasión y la comunión.

Que la Sangre de Cristo sea nuestra paz, y que renueve la faz de la tierra.
P. Jeffrey Kirch, CPPS Director Provincial

07/04/2026

PRECIOUS BLOOD FAMILY GATHERING IN THE IBERIAN PROVINCE
The Precious Blood Family of the Iberian Province (Missionaries, Adorers and Lay Associates) is organizing a gathering with the theme: “Experiencing the Spirituality of the Precious Blood”. It is the first time such a kind of gathering is going to be held, and it will take place in Cáceres, Spain, on April 18-19.
Let’s ask God for the gathering to be successful and may their efforts be rewarded with many positive outcomes for our brothers and sisters.

https://cpps.pt/1o-encontro-da-familia-do-preciosissimo-sangue/

03/04/2026

Reflexiones del P. Paulino CPPS para Pascua (Provincia Ibérica)
Cristo fue crucificado por nosotros

Ante la contemplación de Cristo en la cruz, tenemos que hacernos la pregunta ¿Por qué?
Si leemos las cartas de San Pablo encontramos algunas pistas por dónde va la respuesta:
En Romanos: Jesús murió en la cruz de una manera totalmente libre y lo hizo para que el hombre dejara de ser “carnal” y se convirtiera en “espiritual”.
En Gálatas y Corintios: Jesús murió para darnos “la vida” y reconciliar a la humanidad con Dios y para que en la humanidad nos reconciliásemos unos con otros. También afirma en Gálatas, que quiso morir para arrancarnos del pecado y convertirnos en hijos de Dios.
En general, en las cartas de San Pablo, se dice que Jesús murió en la cruz para darnos a conocer la caridad de Dios, pues estando enemistados con Él, por el pecado original, nos envió a su Hijo para que se produjese el acercamiento y la reconciliación.
También en San Juan, podemos encontrar otra respuesta a ¿por qué murió Cristo en la cruz?: por el gran amor que tiene al Padre y por el gran amor que nos tiene a nosotros, por eso es el acto más grande del amor, dar la vida por los demás.
Para esta reconciliación entre Dios y la humanidad, hubiese bastado con un pequeño gesto para que fuéramos redimidos, pero aceptó la muerte más ignominiosa, la de los malhechores, la muerte de los marginados:
• Para mostrarnos lo mucho que Dios nos quiere
• Lo importante que somos para Él
• Para decirnos que la salvación se consigue con la humildad y la perseverancia en las pruebas, siendo fieles y obedientes a la voluntad de Dios,
• También que es un acto “gratuito”, porque no murió en la cruz para conseguir algo, sino simple y llanamente por amor desinteresado.
No podemos quedar pasivos, como espectadores, ante el espectáculo de la cruz, sino que debemos hacer algo ¿Qué? unirnos a Él para morir con Él y luego resucitar con Él.
Pero ¿morir a qué? a todo lo que es carnal: egoísmo, envidia, revancha, insolidaridad, críticas, zancadillas y a todo lo que molesta o perjudica a los demás, para resucitar a lo que es espiritual: al amor de Dios y al prójimo, como a nosotros mismos.
Compromisos de la muerte de Cristo en cruz:
1- Reconciliarnos con Dios, es decir, tenemos que contar con Dios en toda nuestra vida: en el trabajo, en el ocio, en la felicidad y también cuando tenemos problemas o dificultades, enfermedades o muertes.
2- Aprender a vivir como hijos de Dios y a tratar a todos como hijos de Dios y no marginar, ni señalar a nadie por ideologías políticas, religiosas o sociales, pues todos somos sus hijos, con la misma dignidad y categoría.
3- Vivir en la voluntad de Padre y ponernos en sus manos como Cristo en la cruz.
4- Vivir una vida sencilla, sin creerme que valgo más que los demás, sin aparentar lo que no soy, ni tengo y sin mirar “por encima del hombro” a los demás porque no son como yo.
5- No dar la espantada ante Dios cuando nos visita el dolor, el sufrimiento o cualquier contratiempo, sino “estar” como la Virgen a los pies de la cruz que “estaba de pie y en silencio”
6- Ofrecer lo que somos y tenemos a los demás de una forma gratuita, sin esperar nada a cambio, siendo solidarios con todos, con el que el sufre y con el que está alegre.
7- Ser personas de paz y pacificadoras y no ir por la vida encendiéndola de violencia, de crispación y de guerras.
La muerte de Cristo en la cruz, nos pide lavar los errores del mundo para que el mal se convierta en bien; además nos compromete con la Iglesia, con nuestras comunidades y con nuestras Familias para que sean más evangélicas y más misioneras y así puedan ser testimonios para todos del Amor de Dios.
(P. Paulino, CPPS)

https://cpps.pt/cristo-fue-crucificado-por-nosotros/

03/04/2026

Christ was crucified for us (Fr. Paulino CPPS Reflections, Iberian Province)
When we contemplate Christ on the cross, we must ask ourselves, "Why?"
If we read the letters of Saint Paul, we find some clues to the answer:
In Romans: Jesus died on the cross entirely of his own free will, and he did it so that humanity would cease to be "carnal" and become "spiritual."
In Galatians and Corinthians: Jesus died to give us "life" and to reconcile humanity with God, so that we might be reconciled with one another. He also affirms in Galatians that he chose to die to deliver us from sin and make us children of God.
In general terms, the letters of Saint Paul state that Jesus died on the cross to reveal the love of God to us, for being estranged from Him through original sin, He sent us His Son so that we might be brought closer and reconciled.
In the Gospel of John, we can also find another answer to the question, "Why did Christ die on the cross?": because of the great love He has for the Father and the great love He has for us. That is why it is the greatest act of love: giving one's life for others.
For this reconciliation between God and humanity, a small gesture would have sufficed for our redemption, but He accepted the most ignominious death, like that of the death of criminals and of the death of the marginalized in order to:
• Show us how much God loves us
• Show us how important we are to Him
• Tell us that salvation is achieved through humility and perseverance in trials, by being faithful and obedient to God's will
• Also, show that it is a "free" act, because He did not die on the cross to gain something, but simply and plainly out of selfless love.
We cannot remain passive, as mere spectators, before the spectacle of the cross; we must do something. What? To be united with Him, to die with Him, and then to rise with Him.
But to die to what? To all that is carnal: selfishness, envy, revenge, lack of solidarity, criticism, backstabbing, and everything that bothers or harms others, in order to rise to what is spiritual: to the love of God and neighbor, as ourselves.
What did Christ commit to dying on the cross:
1- To reconcile ourselves with God, that is, we must rely on God in all aspects of our lives: at work, in leisure, in happiness, and also when we have problems or difficulties, illnesses, or death.
2- To learn to live as children of God and to treat everyone as children of God, and not to marginalize or single anyone out because of political, religious, or social ideologies, for we are all His children, with the same dignity and status.
3- To live according to the Father's will and place ourselves in His hands, as Christ did on the cross.
4. To live a simple life, without believing I am worth more than others, without pretending to be something I am not or possessing something I am not, and without looking down on others because they are not like me.
5. Do not run away from God when pain, suffering, or any setback visit us, but rather "be" like the Virgin Mary at the foot of the cross, who "stood there in silence."
6. Offer what we are and have to others freely, without expecting anything in return, showing solidarity with everyone, with those who suffer and with those who rejoice.
7. Be people of peace and peacemakers, and do not go through life igniting violence, tension, and war.
The death of Christ on the cross calls us to cleanse the world of its errors so that evil may be transformed into good; it also engages us with the Church, our communities, and our families so that they may be more evangelical and more missionary, and thus be witnesses to God's love for all.
Fr. Paulino CPPS.

https://cpps.pt/cristo-fue-crucificado-por-nosotros/

31/03/2026

Para San Gaspar del Bufalo, la voz de la sangre de Cristo era muy fuerte como para no escucharla. Cada uno de nosotros hemos sido creados para este tiempo y lugar en la historia con nuestros dones y talentos únicos y ayudar así a los que están perdidos o abandonados a que escuchen en su corazón la llamada de la sangre de Jesús que dice, “Te amo; te he llamado por tu nombre y eres mío”.

El P. Angelo Anthony ha preparado una serie de reflexiones para esta Semana Santa sobre los siete derramamientos de la sangre de Cristo como guía para ayudarnos a responder a la llamada de la sangre de Jesús.

Link al documento en español:https://www.cppsmissionaries.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/La-Sangre-de-la-vida-.pdf

29/03/2026

THE BLOOD OF LIFE IS CALLING YOU!

For St. Gaspar del Bufalo, the voice of the blood of Christ was too strong to ignore. Each of us has been created for this time and place in history with our unique gifts and talents to help those who are lost or abandoned to hear in their hearts the call of the blood of Jesus saying, “I love you, I have called you by name, and you are mine.”

Fr. Angelo Anthony has prepared a series of reflections for this Holy Week on the seven blood sheddings of Christ as a guide to help us hear and respond to the call of the blood of Jesus. Download your free copy at: https://tinyurl.com/2mux977c

If you want a copy in Spanish, please contact the CPPS Communications Office at: [email protected]

28/03/2026

Iberian Province Reflection for the Feast of Saint Joseph

My name is Joseph.
Saint Joseph, a saint of obedient silence, did not preach, did not write books, nor did he leave extraordinary speeches.

He didn’t want to become the protagonist, so he listened to God and acted. Today, in a world full of digital noise, the invitation is to listen more and discuss less. Following his example, we must be willing to obey God, without any negotiation between his will and ours (conversion), to be Christians and missionaries capable of sanctifying what is common to us (work).

May our penance involve fulfilling, doing well, with love for our daily duties. In a context of persecution, of the law of force, Saint Joseph protected the Holy Family without violence, courageously.

We are called to protect our charism, our faith, our family, the vulnerable with the same serenity. We do not need to have all the answers beforehand, but rather the confidence. Let our holiness grow in the hidden, in everyday life, in humility.

Saint Joseph, pray for us, and for all "Josephs"!

P. Eduardo Indeque C.PP.S

27/03/2026

Award to former Amazon Region Bishop Mgr. Kräutler

The Herbert Haag Prize 2026 was awarded on Sunday in St. Luke's Church in Lucerne. The prize, endowed with 10,000 Swiss francs each, went to the retired Amazon Bishop Erwin Kräutler and the Hungarian theologian Rita Perintfalvi.

Odilo Noti, President of the Herbert Haag Foundation, emphasized in his address that both laureates, despite their different focuses, are united by their "insistence on human dignity and equality, on human rights and democracy."

Honoring Erwin Kräutler's Life's Work
86-year-old Bishop Erwin Kräutler, a native of Vorarlberg, was honored for his decades of commitment to Brazil. Kräutler, who has been active in the Amazon region since the 1960s, was Bishop of the Diocese of Xingu and President of the Indian Missionary Council (CIMI). In its statement of reasons, the foundation highlighted not only his commitment to the rights of indigenous peoples and environmental protection, but also his work against sexual abuse and child prostitution.

In her laudatory speech, Ute Leimgruber referred to the "common thread of the Gospel" in Kräutler's work, which inextricably links love of God and love of neighbor. Kräutler himself used the award ceremony to call for structural reforms in the Church. Given the shortage of priests in the vast diocese in the Amazon, he asked: "Why on earth is it not possible to ordain parishioners who live in these regions and some of whom already hold leadership positions, so that the Eucharist can be celebrated everywhere?" He also urged the protection of the rainforest, as its continued existence has repercussions for the entire planet.

The 52-year-old theologian Rita Perintfalvi, who teaches in Budapest, was honored for her commitment to combating right-wing populism and religious fundamentalism, and for gender equality. In her laudatory speech, Irmgard Fischer pointed out that Perintfalvi is subjected to massive hostility and existential threats.

Background of the Foundation
Founded in 1985 by the Swiss theologian Herbert Haag, the foundation advocates for freedom, solidarity, and democracy both within and outside the Church. Among those offering congratulations in Lucerne was a delegation from the Diocese of Feldkirch, led by Bishop Benno Elbs.

23/03/2026

Iberian Province Health Mission in Guinea-Bissau

The C.PP.S. community of Bissaquel (Guinea-Bissau) has begun expansion work on its health post.
The initial project was officially inaugurated in 2015 and received support from the NGO Copa Mater, the Gaspar del Bufalo Foundation, several parishes, and private individuals. For some time, it operated with volunteer doctors and nurses. In 2017, an employment contract was signed with a doctor and a nurse, and the facility began operating on a regular basis.
However, the community is growing, making it necessary to improve the space with a clinical analysis laboratory (already in operation) to provide more effective care. The building (picture) has now become too small to meet the community's health needs, and so on March 14, expansion work got underway.
The new infrastructure is expected to serve a community of more than 5,000 people.
The project has the financial support of the Pontifical Mission Societies (a Church organization that reports directly to the Pope) and aims to increase the center's care capacity, as it is currently the only health facility available to the community.
In statements to Radio Sol Mansi in Bissau, the various parties involved highlighted the importance of this project for people's health: for Missionary of the Precious Blood Fr. Lima da Silva, "with the expansion, the health center will be able to offer better conditions to treat virtually all of the most common conditions faced by the local population"; according to the head of the Safim health area, Lurdes da Costa, "the new health space will not only improve the quality of care, but also allow us to recover data and strengthen patient follow-up"; finally, community leader Paulino Imbali Djú assured that "the community is committed to protecting the space" and called for the active involvement of local residents. (Source: Radio Sol Mansi)
You can support this health project by donating on this page: https://cpps.pt/donativo/

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