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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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Celebrating family life  |  Strengthening family unity

Paid in Full: Family Reflection Video

There are some debts money cannot cover, and something much greater is needed.

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Celebrating family life  |  Strengthening family unity

Testimonies for Families: Family Reflection Video

As he stands before the Pharisees today, Jesus shows his works to be an important, unwavering mission.

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Love thy Neighbor

Are We Good Neighbors? Family Reflection Video

What matters most is not a set of lifeless rules but a delightful life based on our relationships with God and fellow beings.

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Healing the family  |  Strengthening family unity

A Higher Standard Set by Jesus: Family Reflection Video

How do we measure up?

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Return to the Church

Trade Your Riches for the Sake of the Kingdom: Family Reflection

Jesus is about to leave town. The rich young ruler has a last chance to meet Jesus face-to-face. He runs up to him and falls on his knees, in the dirt of the roadside, in his fine robes, with a question burning in his heart. We see a picture of urgency, earnestness and humility.

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Healing the family

Family Prayer is the Superglue that Keeps Our Families Together: Family Reflection Video

Researchers have found many painful things…

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