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"The family that prays together stays together." - Venerable Patrick Peyton

Father David Marcham

Reverend David S. Marcham is the Vice Postulator for the Cause of Venerable Patrick Peyton, and Director of the Father Peyton Guild, whose members pray for Father Peyton’s beatification and spread his message of the importance of Family Prayer. Prior to becoming a seminarian, Father David was a physical therapist and clinical instructor, serving hospital inpatients and outpatients throughout the greater Boston area for eleven years. In 1998 he heard the call to priesthood and was ordained in the Archdiocese of Boston in 2005. Father David grew up in Quincy, MA, and has fond memories of playing soccer, tennis and running track. You’re never without a friend when Father David is around, as he welcomes everyone into his circle with a smile on his face!

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Helping Each Other to Grow in Faith: Family Reflection Video

Recently, I’ve seen a commercial for a cable TV and the internet provider. It shows two friends moving heavy boxes looking pretty worn out, while their friend who is moving--is sitting comfortably--having a cool drink looking at her phone.

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Are You Willing to Ask the Question, "What Do We Believe?" - Family Reflection Video

Recently, I read a thought-provoking book titled: “It Doesn’t Hurt to Ask.” It’s based on the idea that if you want to persuade someone to believe in your perspective, you can lead them there by asking questions. The author contends that we should also ask ourselves questions - questions about what we believe and why; whether it has to do with morality, ethics, or our faith.

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Seasonal Reflections

How Can We Be More Like Mary? Family Reflection Video

Yesterday, as we celebrated Palm Sunday of the Passion of the Lord, I was moved by memories of previous Holy Weeks—the snapshot moments and the spiritual comfort that accompany them.

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Friendship with Jesus - Priceless: Family Reflection Video

In today’s gospel from John, Jesus is speaking to a group of Jews, his own people. But, like us at times, though they had heard his teachings and seen his works—they struggle to believe that He is the Son of God.

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One of Those Days: Family Reflection Video

Have you ever had one of those days? You know the kind where hypothetically, it’s Wednesday, but you’re convinced it’s Thursday? On those days, it's easy to become both lost and frustrated.

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Feast of The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle: Family Reflection Video

If you look at the title of today’s feast day, it might seem unusual. Why should we be celebrating The Chair of St. Peter …? Sure, St. Peter makes sense, but his chair …?

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