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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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Holy lives of inspiration  |  Love thy Neighbor

St. Luke: the Inclusive Evangelist Family Reflection Video

Are our eyes open to the afflictions and needs of the people around us?

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Holy lives of inspiration

Are We Cleaner on the Outside Than Inside? Family Reflection Video

St. Teresa of Avila whose feast we celebrate today, always had a desire for God and often retreated to her room for silent prayer.

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Celebrating family life

An Empty Heart Can Be the Devil’s Workshop: Family Reflection Video

What was Jesus trying to communicate?

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Love thy Neighbor

The Carriers of God’s Peace: Family Reflection Video

How can we be unprepared, but ready?

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Why pray?

Set Your Glass Down: Family Reflection Video

How can the weight stay the same, but the heaviness change?

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Strengthening family unity

Building God’s Families: Family Reflection Video

We are at the end of summer, the beginning of fall and a new school year, a good time to reflect on family relationships.

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