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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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When Jesus Says, ‘No’: Family Reflection Video

I think one of the hardest words to hear as a child is the word, ‘no.’ I don’t think it gets much easier as an adult.

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Are We Merciful?: Family Reflection Video

In today’s reading from Isaiah and the Gospel of Matthew, the mercy of God is on full display. The question is, what does that mean for us? Does God want to remind us that He’s here for us like he was for Hezekiah and his disciples? Of course, it’s reassuring to know that when we need more time that God hears us. It’s also good to know that God understands that our bodies require food.

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Strengthening family unity

Walking Humbly with God: Family Reflection Video

As I read and reflected over today’s first reading, my first reaction was: this could be in an epic movie scene! It doesn't end harshly but rather with a gentle and simply-powerful message.

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Are We Relying Too Much on Man and Science?: Family Reflection Video

Today’s 1st reading caused me to wonder: “Are we relying too much on man and science right now…given our current situation?”

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The First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church: Family Reflection Video

Today we commemorate the First Martyrs of the Holy Roman Church. We venerate and ask the intercession of this small but significant group of converts to the faith. Thankfully, most of us will not become martyrs, however, this doesn’t mean that we’re not called to live out our faith courageously.

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Healing the family

How to Hear God Through the Static: Family Reflection Video

As I read and prayed about today’s first reading, even though it dates back over two thousand years, the message seemed fitting for today. Now, most of us don’t receive threatening letters from powerful kings or other world leaders. Still, we do encounter other challenges to our faith in God.

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