Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood celebrate Saint Gaspar del Búfalo, their founder

✝️ October 21st: Liturgical day of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo

The day October 21 marks the liturgical day of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, founder of Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood.

It is a special date for all communities linked to the congregation, who celebrate with joy and gratitude the example and spiritual legacy of this Italian priest, a tireless apostle of the Word and the redeeming Blood of Christ.

Dear brothers and sisters in the Blood of Christ. As we celebrate Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, our founder, I implore God's blessings and peace. From Cape Verde, a fraternal embrace. Fr. Luís Manuel CPPS, Provincial.

🕊️ Who was Saint Gaspar del Bufalo?

Gaspar del Bufalo He was born in Rome in 1786, and from a young age demonstrated an ardent faith and a profound devotion to Christ and the Eucharist. He was ordained a priest in 1808, and after enduring difficult times during the Napoleonic regime—including exile for refusing to swear allegiance to Napoleon—he dedicated his entire life to evangelization and the spiritual renewal of the Christian people.

In 1815, he founded the Congregation of the Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood, with the objective of To proclaim the Word of God, promote popular missions, and awaken faith in the most needy communities..

Saint Gaspar died in 1837 and was canonized in 1954 by Pope Pius XII.

His example continues to inspire thousands of missionaries and lay people around the world, who live by the motto:

"The Blood of Christ is the price of our salvation."

🙏 Celebrations in Portugal, Spain, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

The communities of Missionaries of the Most Precious Blood They celebrated this day in a special way, expressing gratitude and brotherhood.

🇪🇸 A fraternal gathering in Huertas, Spain.

You Priests of Proença-a-Nova, Vila Viçosa and Cáceres They gathered in the town of Huertas, in Spain, to share a fraternal lunch"ray lunch".

It was a moment of fellowship and joy, where the example of Saint Gaspar was remembered, along with the shared commitment to the evangelizing mission.

After the meeting, each priest returned to their communities to to preside over the celebration of the Holy Eucharist, the solemnity of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo, involving the local faithful in the festivities.

Congratulations to everyone on San Gaspar del Búfalo day. «”May God always be blessed, both in times of prosperity and adversity, and let us try to live always in accordance with his holy will.” San Gaspar.” Father António Panea

🇵🇹 Celebration in Vila Viçosa

In Vila ViçosaIt is already a tradition that the priests from the neighboring parishes gather at Holy Mass in honor of Saint Gaspar del Bufalo.

The celebration was followed by a moment of fellowship around the table, in an atmosphere of true fraternal communion.

The missionaries highlighted the joy of sharing this day with the faithful of their communities, who They don't let this significant date go by unnoticed. for the congregation.

Let us be bold in our mission and spirituality, and let us live happily in our communities. On this day, I give thanks for the work that has been left to us and for the brothers and sisters with whom I share it. Happy St. Gaspar's Day. Father Luís Filipe

AFR Celebration in Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

Greetings and images also arrived from Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau, depicting the celebration of Saint Gaspar in the CPPS communities and parish communities.

💬 A day of gratitude and missionary hope.

THE October 21 it was lived with joy, faith and community spirit, reflecting the vitality of the congregation in Portugal, Spain, Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde.

The missionaries expressed their gratitude to all who joined in the celebrations and renewed their commitment to continue proclaiming the Gospel with the same fervor and confidence that motivated them. Saint Gaspar del Bufalo.

"It was a happy day for the missionaries, not only in memory of the founder, but also because of the affection and support of the Christian communities that accompany us."

*Father Virgílio, cpps; article prepared using AI