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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton
Catholic Faith | Eucharistic procession | Father Patrick Peyton | Jesus
In honor of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage’s stop at The Father Peyton Center in North Easton, Massachusetts, today, we are sharing CatholicMom contributor Kate Taliaferro’s family experience with the first National Eucharistic Pilgrimage and the lessons they learned about following Jesus. On Monday, June 29, 2026, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage — the “St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Route” — will make its way to the Diocese of Fall River. Holy Cross Family Ministries is honored to be the first stop on this pilgrimage before participants continue in procession with Jesus on Monday evening in New Bedford and Tuesday morning in Fall River.
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Catholic Mass | catholic family life | family prayer
Catholic Mom contributor Lea McCarthy points out the humorous and the divine in bringing small children to church, reminding mothers of our vital role in the mystical Body of Christ. I’m going to tell you a story. Once upon a time, there was a young lady who came to Mass before the readings began. She picked a pew and didn’t leave it until it was time to receive Holy Communion. She carried a small purse or sometimes just her keys. She didn’t even know where the church bathroom was, for she never had to use it. Mass was a peaceful, quiet experience.
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Has anyone seen the commercial for a service that promises to clean up your online reputation? Having seen it multiple times and heard today’s first reading, can make any of us wonder, “What example, what legacy, will we leave behind for our family members?” In today’s first reading, we hear that Jehoiachin was only eighteen years old when he became king; can you remember being 18…there’s so much ahead and a sense of hopefulness, and yet Scripture gives a sobering assessment of the king’s reign: “He did evil in the sight of the Lord, just as his forebears had done.”
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Today’s Solemnity of the Birth of John the Baptist is truly unique among the saints. Not only is it one of only three birthdays celebrated on the Church calendar – the others being the birth of Jesus on Christmas and the birth of Mary on September 8 – but it’s actually a higher order of celebration than even Mary’s birthday. September 8 is what’s called a feast day, whereas today we celebrate what’s called a solemnity. So, for instance, if September 8 happens to fall on a Sunday, we don’t celebrate Mary’s birthday that year. But if June 24 falls on a Sunday, we still celebrate St. John the Baptist.
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How's Your Prayer Life? Podcast | Podcast | catholic devotions | intercession of saints
How's Your Prayer Life? Podcast is Holy Cross Family Ministry's new audio offering, sharing one-to-one conversations about how prayer appears in people's lives. The ordinary, often messy, honest peek into the prayer life of people just like you. Routines are desired but often usurped by the normal course of life. Busyness, obligations, and distractions continually create barriers to prayer, yet one thing was clear with each guest. They never give up striving to include prayer in their lives—recognizing the importance and power of a life rooted in prayer. Join us each week for a new podcast episode on how to build a daily prayer life. Discover different Catholic devotions, revisit favorite prayers, and learn simple ways to make prayer part of your everyday routine. This lighthearted yet meaningful show offers authentic insights into how to pray and grow closer to God. Read on to learn more about how saints and their heavenly intercession can play a vital role in your prayer life.
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In the song Take it to the Lord in prayer, which I believe many of us know, one of the lines is Take it to the Lord in prayer. Have we trials and temptation Is there trouble anywhere We should never be discouraged Take it to the Lord in prayer.
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