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Reflections of Family and Faith

"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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Healing the family

Tried, Refined and Burning Brightly: Family Reflection Video

How could I explain to my grieving friend that I was sure his wife, who had fought and suffered physically, emotionally, and even spiritually, was now in the hands of a loving God?

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Strengthening family unity

We’re in this Together: Family Reflection Video

I think if we are honest with ourselves, every now and then we need to be reminded by St. Paul’s words that we are not made by God to be alone or self-sufficient. In fact, quite the opposite.

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Holy lives of inspiration

The Saints are Real People: Family Reflection Video

On this day, we celebrate those who have crossed the finish line into Heaven.

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Strengthening family unity

Right is Right and Wrong is Wrong: Family Reflection Video

Why do we continue to struggle between right and wrong? We want to do what’s right but are confused why we don’t.

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Holy lives of inspiration

Do You Have a Holy-Zeal?: Family Reflection Video

Holy-zeal: Having a passion or drive that motivates us to go beyond what we think we can do for something or someone that really matters.

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Love thy Neighbor

Travel Lightly and Simply: Family Reflection Video

Most of us are all too familiar with an overstuffed bag or briefcase … packing lots of extra things “just in case.”

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