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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

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

The Transfiguration of Jesus is for Us: Family Reflection Video

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

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Why pray?

God’s Presence in the Wilderness of Life: Family Reflection Video

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

Do We Know What We’re Asking For? Family Reflection Video

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

“Keep your eyes and ears open for signs from God; they can happen all the time … you just have to be paying attention.”

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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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