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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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Why pray?

Finding Meaning in God and Our Families: Family Reflection Video

No matter our age or those ages represented in our families, God's Word is wonderful reminder of how each chapter of our lives has meaning and joyful moments, as well as its challenges.

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Holy lives of inspiration

From Atheist to Saint: St. Theresa Benedicta of the Cross Family Reflection Video

What leads us away from God might be what leads us to him…

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Healing the family

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The Transfiguration is meant to bring about change in each of us, as well as collectively.

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Why pray?

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A long time ago, I became a Boy Scout … mostly because my friends told me they went camping all the time!

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Strengthening family unity

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It’s not first-come-first-serve, it’s more than that…

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Why pray?

Signs from God … Are They Real? Family Reflection Video

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