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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?

Our Prayers Matter: Family Reflection Video

We have been hearing a lot about Jesus healing people this season.

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Seasonal Reflections

Bearing Good Fruit in All Seasons: Family Reflection Video

Fruit is supposed to be seasonal, but are we seasonal too?

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Why pray?

What Was the First Prayer You Learned? Family Reflection Video

I think my parents taught us the Hail Mary first and then the Our Father.

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Holy lives of inspiration

St. Anthony: From Dishwasher to Saint Family Reflection Video

Lost keys, glasses, wallet, and sometimes patience … those are just some of the things that I’ve asked St. Anthony to help me find so far this year!

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Strengthening family unity

It’s Our Turn Now: Family Reflection Video

Preparing to leave can be hard…

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Return to the Church  |  Why pray?

Leading Family and Friends Back to God: Family Reflection Video

Perhaps you have family or friends who are uncertain about God's love for us and this has led them to drift away from the faith.

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