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

Father David Marcham

Father David S. Marcham is a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston and serves as Vice Postulator and Guild Director of the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Patrick Peyton. Before entering St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, Massachusetts, he worked for eleven years as a physical therapist in Boston-area hospitals. Ordained in 2005, Father David was assigned to St. Mary Parish in Franklin, Massachusetts. His involvement in Father Peyton’s Cause began in 2007, when he assisted Father George Lucas, C.S.C., in advancing the Cause for Canonization. Appointed Vice Postulator in 2009, Father David oversees the progress of the Cause, directs the Guild, and promotes devotion to Father Peyton’s legacy of family prayer.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Incredible Turn of Events: Family Reflection Video

Today’s saint never saw it coming … Ambrose was a politician, a catechumen, not yet baptized when he went to an assembly meeting and heard someone cry out: “Ambrose for bishop!” Then the whole assembly picked up the chant. He was shocked.

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Appearing Before the Noble King: Family Reflection Video

When you hear the parable of the king and the servants, which servant do you think you’d be? I think many would say the second one. It’s a safe place to be ... not overconfident but also not the one who did nothing and was punished. None of us wants to think we’d be the servant who merely preserved what was given to him.

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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

Patron Saint of Soldiers and Beggars: Family Reflection Video

St. Martin of Tours, whom we celebrate today, served as a soldier who sought peace and a life modeled on Jesus.

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Strengthening family unity  |  Why pray?

Looking to God First and Foremost: Family Reflection Video

Have you ever needed to think about two possibilities? Perhaps, it was whether you made the team or got a job or whether it was going to rain or snow.

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Strengthening family unity  |  Why pray?

Standing Firm: Family Reflection Video

When St. Paul tells us to put on the “armor of God … to stand firm against the tactics of the devil,” I thought about what it’s like wear ice hockey equipment: the helmet, shoulder and elbow pads, shin guards, and gloves. By the time you’re finished gearing up, you feel invincible!

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Strengthening family unity  |  Why pray?

Being Prepared: Family Reflection Video

Today’s gospel reminds me of what can happen in marathon-like times; times when we can’t be sure when things like the Master will return … or when this pandemic will end.

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