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

Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C.

Father Jilson Tom, C.S.C. is from the Northeast India Province of Holy Cross. A native of Kerala, Father Jilson has been serving in a parish and school ministry since his ordination twelve years ago. He joins the Family Rosary team as an Assistant, while he works to study Pastoral Counseling in the Boston area. With a personal devotion to Mother Mary, Father Jilson is thrilled to be working to enhance family prayer through the Rosary. And if you ever need a listening ear or want to play a board game, Father Jilson’s your guy!

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Fruits of the Spirit  |  family prayer  |  pray the rosary

Unleashing the Power of God’s Spirit Through Family Prayer

Paul asks in the Acts of the Apostles if the others know the Holy Spirit. When he lays hands on them, they are filled with its grace. This passage reminds us that we should live our lives aware of, open to, filled with, and guided by the Spirit of God.

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The Presentation: St. Joseph, the Model of Obedience and Faith of Families

Saying “yes” to the challenging role of the foster father of the Son of God and head of the household of the Holy Family speaks volumes about Joseph’s faith and obedience to God. In fulfillment of prophecy, God chose Joseph, a descendant of David from the tribe of Judah, to participate in His plan of salvation. He was to be the guardian of the Messiah, the one who would save His people from their sins.

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Return to the Church  |  Why pray?

God's Hidden Treasures - Family Reflection Video

Yates owned a barren sheep ranch in western Texas. During the depression, he could not pay his mortgage and was in danger of losing his ranch. With little money for basic needs, his family struggled to meet both ends. As they prayerfully waited with hope for God’s intervention, a crew from an oil company came into the area and asked permission to drill a wildcat well on the property.

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Learn more about our faith  |  Love thy Neighbor  |  Return to the Church

Does Earthly Wealth Conflict With Our Faith? - Family Reflection Video

Perhaps to put it more bluntly, based on some of the teachings of the Bible, we may often wonder - can a rich person go to Heaven?

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Love thy Neighbor

God Loves The Cheerful Giver - Family Reflection Video

An older man who collapsed on the street was brought to the nearby Hospital. The nurses found the address of a marine on a wrinkled paper in his wallet. Thinking that the marine was his son, the nurses called for him. When he arrived, the older man reached out his hands feebly. The marine took them and held them tenderly for the next four hours until the older man died. The marine then asked the nurses, "Who was he?" Stunned by his question, the nurses inquired, "Is he not your father?"

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Learn more about our faith  |  Love thy Neighbor

A Compassionate Heart - Family Reflection Video

The Bible shows us that at times Moses struggled with the responsibilities entrusted to him. The Israelites were getting a little tired of the manna that God gave them, and they grumbled over it. They missed the meat and vegetables they ate in Egypt. Moses was upset with God because he had to deal with the complaints of the Israelites. 

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