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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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Faith  |  journey  |  joy

Family Reflection Video: Are You Ready to Meet God Face to Face?

When I hear one of parables about the weeds and the wheat, and the final harvest, I think about meeting God face to face.

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parents  |  power

Family Reflection Video: Have You Asked God About That?

Jesus doesn’t scold the woman for wanting better things for her sons; but he does give her some advice.

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faithfulness  |  inspiration  |  trust

Family Reflection Video: I Will Be With You

If God were to suddenly and miraculously appear and call out to you by name, how would you respond?

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Reconciliation  |  forgiveness  |  strength and hope

Family Reflection Video: What do you Hunger for in Your Family?

If Adam and Eve had their differences in the Garden of Eden … it stands to reason there might be tensions or grudges in our own family too.

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10 Commandments  |  Learn more about our faith  |  faithfulness

Family Reflection Video: Glorifying God in the Everyday Moments

At times we can feel the pull of what the world says is acceptable.

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joyful  |  peace

Family Reflection Video: Peace be with You

After a rollercoaster-like experience with Jesus and most likely a little sleep deprivation, we’re reminded that the disciples were just like us … human.

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